Principal Data Scientist Consultant – R Programmer

ClinChoice

Principal Data Scientist Consultant (R Programmer) at ClinChoice handling SDTM/ADaM datasets. Develops R coding solutions and collaborates with clinical teams for regulatory deliverables.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, validate, and maintain SDTM and ADaM datasets in R — using admiral and the broader pharmaverse — following CDISC standards.
Generate Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) in R or SAS as required by study needs.
Perform Pinnacle21 validation, resolve findings, and refine specifications to ensure CDISC compliance and submission readiness.
Write efficient, reproducible, well-structured R code for clinical data analysis and reporting.
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.
Partner with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to translate programming requirements into reliable deliverables.
Perform QC, reconcile data issues, and ensure outputs meet regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA).
Support automation, pipeline development, and version-controlled workflows.
Use SAS for legacy studies or where SAS support is needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related field.
5+ years in clinical programming, with a strong focus on R.
Proven experience producing SDTM and ADaM datasets in R, including hands-on use of admiral.
Experience with Pinnacle21 validation and remediation.
Working knowledge of SAS programming.
Working knowledge of Python for analytics, scripting, or tooling.
Solid understanding of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and metadata-driven programming.
Experience with clinical trial data, regulatory submissions, and QC processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

RSASPythonSDTMADaMPinnacle21R Shinyteal modulesR packagesSAS macros

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdocumentation skills