Principal Clinical Data Standards Consultant – R Programmer
- Hiring from
- South Africa
- Work type
- Remote
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
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Principal Clinical Data Standards Consultant – R Programmer
Location: Remote in Bulgaria, Poland or South Africa
We are seeking an experienced Principal Clinical Data Standards Consultant – R Programmer to lead the development and evolution of clinical data standards, R-based solutions, and scalable programming capabilities across clinical development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and governance of CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.
- Provide expert guidance on SDTM compliance, standards implementation, and regulatory submission requirements.
- Develop scalable R programming frameworks, packages, utilities, and automation solutions.
- Design and develop R Shiny applications for dashboards, monitoring, and data-driven solutions.
- Establish programming best practices through code reviews, standards, and governance.
- Contribute to R adoption strategy, technology roadmaps, and enterprise-wide programming capabilities.
- Develop training and provide mentoring to programmers and statisticians transitioning to R.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Requirements
- 8+ years' experience in clinical trials programming, clinical data standards, or a related discipline.
- Advanced expertise in CDISC SDTM and strong knowledge of ADaM.
- Advanced R programming skills.
- Experience with R Shiny and data-driven applications.
- Experience leading technical initiatives and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong communication, consulting, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with clinical development, regulatory submissions, and programming standards.
A great opportunity for a senior clinical data standards and R professional to shape technology, standards, and programming capabilities at an enterprise level.