Job ID: REQ-10070499
Date: January 30, 2026
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Working Model: #LI-Hybrid (12 days per month on-site)
Alternate Location: London (The Westworks), United Kingdom
- #LI-Hybrid (12 days per month on-site if living within 50 miles of our London office)
- #LI-Remote (if living beyond 50 miles of our London office)
Summary
We are seeking a Senior Principal Programmer to take responsibility for all statistical programming, data review reporting, and analytics development aspects of several studies or project-level activities within medium to large-sized projects. This role acts as a strategic partner to ensure that drug-development plans are executed efficiently, delivering timely and high-quality results. Compliance with project and study standards, as well as adherence to internal and regulatory guidelines, is essential.
Job Description
Our Development Team is driven by a singular purpose: to reimagine medicine to improve and extend the lives of people worldwide. We are continually optimizing and strengthening our processes, investing in new technologies, and enhancing our therapeutic capabilities—all in the pursuit of bringing our medicines to patients even faster.
We invite talented individuals, like yourself, to join us in creating a brighter future for people living with diseases and their families. Together, we can thrive.
Apply online using the form below.
About the Role
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead statistical programming activities as a Trial Programmer for multiple studies or as Lead/Program Programmer for medium to large-sized projects within Novartis Global Development Organization.
- Coordinate activities of programmers, whether internal or external, while making strategic programming decisions at the study or project level.
- Possibly act as a functional manager for local associates, providing guidance and expertise on programming processes.
- Develop effective working relationships with cross-functional teams, and actively discuss project timelines, deliverables, and critical programming aspects.
- Review eCRF and data structures, ensuring project-level standardization for efficient CRT production.
- Comply with company, department, and industry standards (e.g., CDISC) and processes, clarifying programming requirements and influencing specifications in analysis plans.
- Deliver high-quality statistical programming solutions while sharing knowledge across teams.
- Ensure timely validation of datasets and outputs for CSRs, regulatory submissions, safety reports, and exploratory analyses as needed.
- Maintain quality control and audit readiness of all statistical programming deliverables, ensuring accuracy in statistical analysis results.
- Stay updated on advanced programming software and industry standards while attending functional meetings and training sessions.
- Create successful relations with external associates per contract specifications and internal guidance.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and lead or participate in process improvement initiatives focusing on programming and analysis procedures.
Your Experience:
- BA/BS/MS or an equivalent in statistics, computer science, mathematics, life sciences, or related fields.
- Experience in a programming role, preferably in support of clinical trials or in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Expertise in SAS, including skills in developing and validating deliverables and experience creating advanced MACROs.
- Proficient in contributing to statistical analysis plans and constructing technical programming specifications.
- Advanced knowledge of industry standards, including CDISC data structures, and understanding of standard programming developments.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to Statistical Programming (e.g., GCP, study procedures).
- Effective communication and negotiation skills, with a global collaborative approach.
- Experience as a Trial/Lead/Project Programmer for multiple studies, demonstrating team coordination skills.
Accessibility and Inclusion
Novartis is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you require assistance due to a medical condition or disability, please contact inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com. We will be happy to discuss your needs and provide additional information about the essential functions of a position. Please include the job requisition number in your email.
Why Novartis
At Novartis, we believe that helping people living with diseases and their families goes beyond innovative science; it demands a community of smart, passionate individuals. Together, we collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future with us?
Benefits and Rewards
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Job Details
- Division: Development
- Business Unit: Development
- Location: Switzerland
- Site: Basel (City)
- Company / Legal Entity: Novartis Pharma AG (C028)
- Functional Area: Research & Development
- Job Type: Full-time
- Employment Type: Regular
- Shift Work: No
Position: Senior Principal Statistical Programmer
Apply online using the form below.