Senior Statistical Programmer II

Role based in Barcelona / 3 days at the offic and 2 days at home

The Senior Statistical Programmer II is a delivery focused role responsible for programming deliverables with quality and timeliness, following established standards and processes. This position requires high technical skills and thorough industry knowledge to independently perform the programming tasks while using judgement about seeking guidance in complex situations.  They can be responsible for leading the programming deliveries of clinical studies or small to medium sized clinical projects and can lead cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement 

Typical Accountabilities  

• Responsible for leading the programming deliveries of a clinical study or a small to medium sized and complex clinical project
• Implements statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
• Ensures high quality is built into own deliverables and the quality delivered by other programmers
• Programs independently with high efficiency and quality
• Writes specifications and oversee completeness of relevant documentation Contributes to or drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness within function
• Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage
• Plans and leads team activities and tasks
• Identifies, manages and communicates risk within the assigned studies and/or projects
• Works proactively with study team members including but not limited to the statistician, lead programmer, data manager and study leader
• Works cooperatively with contract programming providers
• Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
• Contributes to or leads technical initiatives
• Employs project management practices in managing programming aspects of drug or technical projects 

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
•  Excellent programming skills including macro language
• Proficient knowledge of the clinical development process
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards
• Ability to apply programming knowledge to problem solving
• Ability to manage relevant documentation
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders on Programming related items 

Date Posted

01-jul-2025

Closing Date

30-oct-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.