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Pharmacometrics Support Programmer

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Pharmacometrics Support Programmer to join a global FSP team. As a Pharmacometrics Support Programmer, you will be responsible for the creation, quality control, and standardisation of NONMEM PK/PD datasets, supporting pharmacometric modelling activities across a diverse clinical portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and quality control NONMEM PK/PD datasets using SDTM and ADaM data sources.
  • Support pharmacometric modelling activities by delivering accurate, complete, and submission-ready datasets.
  • Perform quality review of internally and externally produced NONMEM datasets.
  • Collaborate with Data Management, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Clinical Pharmacology, and Bioanalytical teams to resolve data issues and ensure project timelines are met.
  • Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submission projects in accordance with internal pharmacometrics guidelines.
  • Conduct quality control testing of customised R packages used to standardise pharmacometric workflows.
  • Develop and maintain testing frameworks and validation processes for departmental R tools and packages.
  • Identify data discrepancies, process improvements, and opportunities for greater automation and efficiency.
  • Actively contribute to the development and implementation of new pharmacometric standardisation initiatives.
  • Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable SOPs, working instructions, regulatory requirements, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
  • Maintain inspection readiness through ongoing training and adherence to quality standards.

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in a Life Science, Health Science, Statistics, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 6 years' experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
  • Strong programming expertise in R.
  • Experience developing and quality controlling NONMEM PK/PD datasets.
  • Working knowledge of PK/PD principles and pharmacometric workflows.
  • Strong understanding of SDTM, ADaM, and CDISC standards, including controlled terminology.
  • Experience supporting NONMEM file creation, quality control, submissions, and standardisation activities.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience reviewing and managing outsourced programming deliverables.
  • Experience validating or quality controlling customised R packages.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive standardisation initiatives.
  • Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us:

  • Opportunity to work within a globally recognised Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics function.
  • Contribute directly to innovative drug development programmes.
  • Work in a highly collaborative and scientifically driven environment.
  • Be part of ongoing innovation and standardisation initiatives within pharmacometrics and clinical data science.
  • Use your expertise to influence best practices and improve the efficiency and quality of pharmacometric deliverables.

Rewards & Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Skills

Required

  • R
  • NONMEM
  • PK/PD
  • SDTM
  • ADaM
  • CDISC
  • pharmacometric modelling
  • data quality

Nice to have

  • outsourced programming deliverables
  • customised R packages
  • process improvements
  • standardisation initiatives
  • global teamwork

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