Principal ADS Program Lead
Core
Senior leader guiding technical strategy and operational execution for analytical data science across multiple clinical programs or therapeutic areas in pharmaceutical R&D.
Role type
Principal, strategy & mentorship
Builds
Regulatory-compliant analytical outputs, exploratory analyses, and dynamic visualization tools for drug development.
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D / Clinical Data Science
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Statistical programming (R, SAS), regulatory data standards (CDISC, ADaM, SDTM), team leadership, cross-functional planning, vendor oversight, automation implementation, strategic agility
Preferred skills
Submission activity leadership, global program management, deep drug development lifecycle knowledge
Technologies
R, SAS
Responsibilities
Define and drive programming/analytical strategy for clinical studies; ensure compliance and inspection readiness; uphold data and programming standards; lead cross-functional planning and execution; act as subject matter expert for best practices; participate in global/complex initiatives; implement innovative approaches like automation; collaborate with Biostatistics and Data Management; share knowledge across programs; mentor less experienced colleagues
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship