Director, Statistical Programming Innovation & Technology (AI)

Location: United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global supports biotech, medtech, and specialty pharmaceutical companies in developing medicines, devices, and diagnostics.

What you will do

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for innovative statistical programming practices, tools, and infrastructure.
• Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-assisted tools to improve programming efficiency, quality, regulatory compliance, and GDPR compliance.
• Replace manual and traditional SAS-based processes with automated, reproducible pipelines using R, Python, and emerging technologies.
• Design, build, and maintain reusable tools, macros, packages, and templates.
• Lead modernization and integration of SAS workflows with R- and Python-based solutions.
• Provide technical direction for R Shiny applications and supervise, mentor, and develop direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of statistical programming experience, including expertise in R and SAS within CRO or pharmaceutical environments.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong proficiency in R for data manipulation, automation, and statistical analysis.
• Hands-on experience building tools, macros, or pipelines that improve efficiency or standardization.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth, skills development, and career advancement.
• Flexibility and balance to support personal and professional needs.
• Culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence.
• Team members are encouraged to influence working practices and contribute ideas.