Principal Data Scientist Consultant with experience in R and CDISC (Remote)

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<p> </p> <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>Clinical R Programmer/</strong> <strong>Principal Data Scientist Consultant  </strong>to join one of our clients. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-teams="true">We are seeking a <strong>Principal Data Scientist </strong>with strong experience in <strong>R</strong> and a solid background in <strong>clinical programming</strong>. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing <strong>SDTM and ADAM datasets</strong> using R, along with working knowledge of SAS. This role requires someone who can support clinical trial deliverables, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate closely with biostatistics and clinical data teams.</span></span></p> <h2><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></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 <strong>SDTM and ADaM datasets</strong> using <strong>R</strong> 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;">Support TLF (Tables, Listings, Figures) generation in R or SAS as needed.</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, and well-structured <strong>R scripts</strong> 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;">Collaborate with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to understand programming requirements.</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 <strong>QC checks</strong>, reconcile data issues, and ensure deliverables 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;">Contribute to programming workflows, documentation, and version control best practices.</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 initiatives and R-based pipeline development.</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;">Utilize SAS for legacy studies or where SAS support is required.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></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 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;"><strong>4–6+ years</strong> of experience in <strong>clinical programming</strong>, 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 in creating <strong>SDTM and ADaM datasets</strong> using 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;">Working knowledge of <strong>SAS programming</strong>.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica,…