Principal Data Scientist Consultant

About this role

<p></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Are you interested in working directly for a single sponsor while having the security and additional career opportunities that working for a global CRO can bring? Our team says it’s the best of both worlds...</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">ClinChoice is searching for a  <strong>Principal Clinical Data Scientist Consultant – R Programmer </strong>to join one of our clients. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a <strong>Principal Clinical Data Scientist </strong> to join our Scientific Computing Technology group, which builds the open-source tools, R packages, SAS macros, and computing systems that power clinical programming, data management, and biostatistics across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Statistical Programming, this role blends hands-on clinical deliverables with contributions to the open-source and internal tooling that supports the wider clinical technical community. The ideal candidate has strong R skills, deep clinical programming experience, working Python familiarity, and an interest in modern, reproducible workflows. This position is open to remote candidates.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop, validate, and maintain SDTM and ADaM datasets in R — using admiral and the broader pharmaverse — following CDISC standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generate Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) in R or SAS as required by study needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform Pinnacle21 validation, resolve findings, and refine specifications to ensure CDISC compliance and submission readiness.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Write efficient, reproducible, well-structured R code for clinical data analysis and reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to open-source and internal tooling — including R Shiny / teal modules, R packages, SAS macros, and Python utilities — used by clinical programming, data management, and biostatistics teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to translate programming requirements into reliable deliverables.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform QC, reconcile data issues, and ensure outputs meet regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA).</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support automation, pipeline development, and version-controlled workflows.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use SAS for legacy studies or where SAS support is needed.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Required Qualifications</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5+ years in clinical programming, with a strong focus on R.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience producing SDTM and ADaM datasets in R, including hands-on use of admiral.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with Pinnacle21 validation and…