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Netherlands
- Permanent Full-Time
- Posted: 17 Sep 2026
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About the job
At Danone, clinical research plays a critical role in building the scientific evidence behind our health-focused products. As a Statistical Programmer, you will transform complex clinical trial data into high-quality analyses that support evidence generation, scientific publications and regulatory compliance.
Working within our Biometrics team, you will develop and validate statistical programs using SAS and/or R, ensuring accurate, reliable and timely results across a range of clinical studies. You will collaborate with statisticians, data managers and clinical research teams while contributing to continuous improvements in programming standards, processes and technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and validate analysis-ready datasets and statistical outputs for clinical studies, publications and reports.
- Deliver high-quality programming solutions that support accurate and timely study results.
- Advise stakeholders on clinical data structures, dataset composition and statistical programming approaches.
- Ensure statistical programming deliverables and documentation comply with Good Clinical Practice, data governance requirements and internal quality standards.
- Contribute to technical innovation, automation and process improvements that enhance the quality and efficiency of clinical research delivery.
About you
You are a detail-oriented Statistical Programmer who thrives in a collaborative research environment. You enjoy working with complex clinical data, delivering high-quality outputs and partnering with multidisciplinary teams to generate robust scientific evidence.
You combine strong technical expertise with a quality-first mindset and are comfortable communicating with stakeholders across different disciplines.
Must-Haves
- Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Statistics, Biostatistics or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in statistical programming within a clinical research setting.
- Hands-on experience with SAS and/or R.
- Experience creating analysis datasets and statistical outputs for clinical study reports, interim analyses, scientific publications or related clinical research deliverables.
- Understanding of clinical trial processes, clinical data and quality requirements within a regulated environment.
- Strong attention to detail, effective planning skills and proactive communication.
Nice-to-Haves
- Knowledge of CDISC standards, including SDTM and ADaM.
- Experience applying AI-powered tools or innovative technologies to statistical programming, data analysis or programming workflows.
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical data governance principles.
- Experience collaborating with statisticians, data managers and other clinical research professionals.
- Experience working in an international and cross-functional environment.
About Danone
At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. We are working together to make sure that our brands, like Nutricia and Nutrilon, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.
Our state-of-the-art research and innovation center builds bridges between food and science and is global in reach, founded on over 125 years of experience in life & food science, technology and user experience and is at the forefront of pioneering advances in specialized nutrition.
We offer:
All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.
We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA.
What's next:
It’s simple: hit the Apply button before the application deadline of 30 October. To comply with GDPR requirements, we can only process applications submitted through our careers website, where you will be asked to provide your consent for the processing of your personal data.
Please note: we review applications on an ongoing basis. If we receive a high volume of strong applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Need more information? Please contact Robin Hiariej.
* All applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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