For Clients

When you need an SP who
already knows what they are doing.

Honte Consulting provides pharma, biotech, and CRO clients across Europe with contract and permanent Statistical Programmers — technically evaluated by an experienced Senior SP. No keyword matching. No wasted interview slots.

Primary Service

Contract Placement

Statistical Programmers for fixed-term engagements — from short-term submission support to longer-term arrangements.

Whether you face a submission surge, a gap in your existing team, or a new study requiring specialist CDISC expertise, Honte Consulting provides access to a vetted network of contract SPs across Europe. Every candidate is evaluated against the actual technical demands of your role before you receive their profile.

Technical brief, not just a job description

We take time to understand the study type, SDTM/ADaM requirements, programming environment (SAS, R), TLF scope, and regulatory context before we source a single candidate.

Structured technical screening

Every shortlisted candidate is assessed on SAS and/or R programming skills, CDISC implementation, and regulatory submission experience — not CVs alone.

Mid-level through Principal

We place at all levels of seniority. Senior- and Principal-level SPs with submission team experience are actively represented in our network.

European market coverage

We operate across the EU with an active candidate network spanning Western and Eastern Europe.

A note on rates
We discuss rates openly at the briefing stage — tailored to the role, the seniority level, and current European market conditions. Every engagement is different, and we do not believe a published table reflects the reality of this market. Call us and we will give you a straight answer.
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Retained Search · Senior & Principal only · Limited mandates per year
Secondary Service

Permanent Search

For companies making a permanent hire at Senior or Principal level, Honte Consulting offers a retained search service. We accept a limited number of permanent mandates and work only on a retained basis.

"When you engage Honte Consulting for a permanent search, you receive a technically validated shortlist — not a stack of CVs filtered by job title. The person evaluating your candidates has built SDTM and ADaM datasets, written macro libraries, and delivered regulatory submissions."

This is the difference between domain expertise and keyword search. It matters most at Senior and Principal level, where a wrong hire is costly and a right hire is transformative.

Why retained-only?

Contingency permanent placement — multiple agencies, no commitment — is not a model Honte Consulting participates in. A retained engagement allows a genuine, methodical search rather than a race to submit CVs. The result is a more accurate shortlist and a better hire.

Fee structure: Structured in three instalments — retainer, shortlist, and placement.

The search process

01

Retained mandate & technical brief

We agree scope, seniority, and fee. An initial retainer confirms commitment. We then take a detailed technical brief covering the role, team, and delivery expectations.

02

Active market mapping

We map the European SP market for candidates matching the technical profile — including those not actively seeking, who represent the strongest senior talent.

03

Three-stage technical evaluation

Structured assessment: CDISC knowledge, programming methodology, and regulatory submission experience.

04

Shortlist presentation & placement

Two to four technically validated candidates presented with detailed assessment notes. We support the offer and negotiation process through to acceptance.

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Why Honte Consulting

What makes the difference

01

The domain expert has done the job

Operated by a Senior Statistical Programmer with extensive European pharma and CRO experience. Your candidates are evaluated by someone who has written the macros and delivered the submissions.

02

No wasted interviews

We do not forward candidates who cannot meet the technical requirements. Every profile presented has been assessed for CDISC compliance, programming methodology, and regulatory context.

03

Boutique — by design

Honte Consulting is a specialist boutique. We work with a small number of clients and maintain deep engagement with each mandate. You will always speak directly with the person running your search.

Ready to discuss a role?

Tell us what you need. We will respond within one business day with an honest assessment of what we can deliver and on what timeline.

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