Principal Statistical Programmer

PRINCIPAL STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER AT IQVIA Location: Remote from Kenya, no travel required Division: Clinical Functional Service Provider, sponsor-dedicated team About The Role IQVIA is seeking an experienced Principal Statistical Programmer to lead the review and development of clinical trial datasets, statistical outputs, and regulatory submission packages. In this fully remote position based in Kenya, you will take charge of designing, developing, and ensuring quality control across SAS programs that process, transform, and analyze clinical data. Your work will directly support regulatory submissions and ensure all deliverables meet the exacting standards required by global health authorities. What You Will Do Lead the design and specification of data structures for clinical study deliverables including ADaM datasets, tables, figures, listings, and regulatory submission content in collaboration with study teams. Ensure the quality, accuracy, and submission readiness of clinical data across all required formats including SDTM, ADaM, tables, figures, listings, and define.xml documentation. Direct pooled and exploratory analyses across multiple clinical studies, working closely with statistics leads, study statisticians, and clinical programming teams while managing legacy data integration. Oversee the development and delivery of integrated summary of safety and efficacy (ISS and ISE) datasets and associated outputs when not provided by contract research organizations. Design and implement sophisticated SAS programs that analyze and report complex clinical trial data in CDISC ADaM format. Lead the creation of global programming tools to enhance efficiency and capacity across the Statistical Programming team. Support regulatory agency responses, publication preparation, and clinical trial planning through exploratory data analyses. Collaborate with clinical study teams to ensure project timelines are consistently met while maintaining the highest quality standards. Work with clinical research and development staff on specialized data analysis requests. Why Join IQVIA Collaborate directly with industry leaders on cutting-edge clinical research projects spanning diverse therapeutic areas, indications, and trial phases. Access career development opportunities through AI-powered advancement via Career Connections, our internal talent marketplace. Receive mentorship from experienced professionals through Employee Resource Groups. Enjoy flexible working arrangements designed to support both professional growth and work-life balance. Join a company recognized as a 2026 Fortune World's Most Admired Company for the fifth consecutive year. What We Are Looking For Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field with directly applicable professional experience. Minimum seven years of clinical programming and/or statistical programming experience within a contract research organization or pharmaceutical environment using SAS software. Deep, hands-on understanding of clinical programming and statistical programming processes and industry standards. Extensive expertise developing complex SAS programs and SAS macros, with strong problem-solving capabilities. Working knowledge and hands-on experience with R programming. Advanced proficiency with CDISC standards including CDASH, SDTM, and ADaM formats. Demonstrated success leading programming activities for pooled and exploratory analyses across multiple clinical studies and submission activities. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional, multicultural, and international clinical trial teams while managing your own timelines and meeting established goals. About IQVIA IQVIA is the global leader in clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence for the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments, improving patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA maintains absolute commitment to integrity in recruitment. We have zero tolerance for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions will result in immediate disqualification or, if discovered after hiring, termination of employment in accordance with applicable law.