Principal Statistical Programmer (PK/PD) (m/w/d)

Dublin, Ireland \| Full time \| Home\-based \| R1544617

Key Responsibilities* Lead the development and validation of CDISC\-compliant datasets (SDTM, ADaM) and Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs).

• Design and implement PK, PK/PD, and safety ADaM datasets, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.


• Support Population PK (PopPK), PK/PD, and Exposure–Response (ER) analyses by developing and maintaining analysis\-ready datasets.


• Collaborate closely with Clinical Pharmacology, Biostatistics, and Translational Medicine teams to support early\-phase decision\-making.


• Provide programming leadership for Phase I / First\-in\-Human trials, crossover designs, and PK parameter pooling strategies.


• Contribute to regulatory submissions, ensuring datasets and outputs meet global health authority standards (e.g., FDA, EMA).


• Develop and maintain standard programming practices, macros, and QC processes to enhance efficiency and quality.


• Act as a technical lead or SME, mentoring junior programmers and guiding project delivery.


• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements.


• Support integrated analyses and pooled PK datasets across studies where required.

Required Skills \& ExperienceTechnical Skills* Expert\-level proficiency in SAS programming.

• Strong hands\-on experience with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and TLF generation.


• Proven experience in developing:

+ Safety datasets
+ PK and PK/PD ADaM datasets

• Experience supporting PopPK / PK/PD / Exposure–Response workflows.


• Solid understanding of early\-phase clinical trial designs, including:

+ Phase I / First\-in\-Human (FIH) studies
+ Crossover studies
+ Exposure–response analysis
+ PK parameter pooling

Experience* 8\+ years of statistical programming experience in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment.

• Demonstrated experience as a Lead Programmer or Technical Lead.


• Proven track record supporting regulatory submissions.

Soft Skills* Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Highly detail\-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications* Experience supporting Translational Medicine or Clinical Pharmacology functions.

• Familiarity with exploratory analyses and early\-phase clinical decision\-making.


• Experience with integrated summaries and pooled PK analyses across studies.


• Exposure to cross\-functional collaboration in drug development environments.

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