Senior Project Lead Programmer, Raleigh, NC

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Senior Project Lead Programmer who is strategic, collaborative, and innovative to join us in our Biometrics and Data Science team, based in our Raleigh, NC office in the United States.

About the role

In this role, you will serve as the senior programming leader for one or more complex clinical development programs. You will lead programming strategy, delivery, and innovation across the full drug development lifecycle, partnering closely with global, crossfunctional teams. You will shape modern programming practices, ensure highquality regulatory submissions, and play a visible role in advancing datadriven decision making across the organization.

Who you'll work with

You will work within the Biometrics and Data Science organization, collaborating with statisticians, data scientists, clinical leaders, regulatory partners, and external vendors. You will act as the primary programming representative on compound or project teams, working across geographies and functions to deliver highimpact results in a fastmoving, global environment.

What you'll do

• Lead programming strategy and delivery for complex clinical development programs
• Serve as primary programming representative on crossfunctional project teams
• Drive innovation in statistical programming methods, tools, and operating models
• Ensure highquality, compliant programming deliverables for regulatory submissions
• Lead, coach, and develop global programming teams and external partners
• Represent the organization in crossindustry initiatives and scientific forums

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following

Minimum requirements

• Master's degree in statistics, computer science, life sciences, or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical industry
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading complex programs or global programming teams
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in people leadership, including managers or senior leads

Preferred requirements

• Advanced programming expertise using SAS, R, or similar languages
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial standards and regulatory submission requirements

• Experience leading global regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
• Proven track record in driving innovation and operating model transformation
• Active participation in external data, analytics, or programming communities

This position's reasonably anticipated salary range is $184k-$241k per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?
At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.