Experteer Overview
In this role you will drive the technical roadmap for innovative statistical programming practices and tools within the Biostatistics team. You will evaluate AI-assisted solutions, modernize SAS workflows with R/Python pipelines, and build reusable tooling and Shiny apps to enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance. You’ll lead migration efforts, set architecture standards, and mentor a team to foster continuous learning and technical excellence. This position offers a clear chance to shape how we deliver medical innovation at scale.

Compensaciones / Ventajas
• Define and drive the technical roadmap for innovative statistical programming practices, tools, and infrastructure
• Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-assisted tools to improve programming efficiency, quality, regulatory and GDPR compliance
• Identify opportunities to replace manual and traditional SAS-based processes with automated, reproducible pipelines using R, Python or other emerging technology including AI solutions
• Design, build, and maintain reusable tools, macros, packages, and templates that improve efficiency and consistency across programming deliverables
• Lead migration and integration efforts where traditional SAS workflows are modernized or supplemented with R/Python-based solutions




• Provide technical direction and hands-on guidance for the design, development, and deployment of R Shiny applications (e.g., interactive review tools, safety/efficacy dashboards, TLF exploration tools)
• Set standards for Shiny app architecture, modularity (e.g., use of frameworks such as teal), performance, and deployment (e.g., Posit Connect)
• Supervises, manages, mentors, and develops direct reports, building their capabilities in both traditional and modern programming approaches. Fosters a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence

Responsabilidades
• BS or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of statistical programming experience, including expertise in R and SAS in CRO or pharmaceutical environments
• 5+ years in technical leadership role
• 2+ years of experience as supervisor/manager
• Strong working proficiency in R for data manipulation, automation, and/or statistical analysis
• Proven hands on and leadership experience building tools, macros, or pipelines that improved efficiency or standardization for a programming function

Requisitos principales
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📌 Director, Statistical Programming Innovation & Technology (España)
🏢 Premier Research
📍 España