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Director, Biometrics (Clinical Database Programming)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5-15 years
Not Disclosed
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
10 Feb. 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Director, Biometrics – Clinical Database Programming (Gurgaon, India)

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Job ID: 25100290-OTHLOC-5206-2DH
Industry: Clinical Research | Biometrics | Biostatistics | CRO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 12–15 Years in Clinical Research & Biometrics (Minimum 5 Years in Senior Leadership Role)

About the Organization

Syneos Health is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization supporting clinical development, medical affairs, and commercialization across more than 100 countries. The company partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations to accelerate innovation and bring therapies to patients efficiently and compliantly.

With extensive involvement in global drug approvals and multinational clinical trials, Syneos Health continues to strengthen its biometrics and clinical programming leadership in India.

Role Overview

The Director, Biometrics – Clinical Database Programming serves as the senior-most biometrics leader in India, providing strategic and operational oversight across the regional biometrics function. This leadership position drives global alignment, regulatory compliance, process optimization, and high-quality delivery across clinical database programming, biostatistics, and data science initiatives.

The role requires strong experience in global CRO or pharmaceutical environments, expertise in clinical trial standards, and the ability to translate global strategy into regional operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

  • Lead the Biometrics function across India, aligning regional operations with global biometrics objectives.

  • Participate in global strategy discussions to enhance end-to-end clinical biometrics service delivery.

  • Collaborate with global heads of Biostatistics, Programming, and Data Science to implement strategic initiatives locally.

Operational Excellence & Quality Management

  • Oversee development and refinement of SOPs, Work Instructions, and templates aligned with global regulatory standards.

  • Lead root cause analysis and quality improvement initiatives in response to audit findings and compliance issues.

  • Drive continuous process optimization using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.

Clinical Programming & Technical Oversight

  • Ensure adherence to CDISC standards including SDTM and ADaM.

  • Oversee clinical database programming and regulatory submission readiness for agencies such as FDA and EMA.

  • Provide strategic oversight of data management, statistical programming, and biostatistical analysis activities.

Training & Workforce Development

  • Lead training, credentialing, onboarding, and professional development programs for Biometrics teams.

  • Ensure compliance with certification processes through the Learning Management System (LMS).

  • Mentor and coach senior biometrics leaders and support succession planning.

Stakeholder & Financial Management

  • Engage internal and external stakeholders to foster cross-functional collaboration and innovation.

  • Support Biometrics Business Unit financial targets through workforce planning, resource optimization, and budget management.

  • Lead recruitment and talent development strategies aligned with global business goals.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related discipline.

Experience

  • 12–15 years of progressive experience in clinical research and biometrics, including clinical programming.

  • Minimum 5 years in senior leadership, regional, or global management roles.

  • Experience in global CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environments managing multinational teams.

Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and statistical methodologies.

  • Expertise in CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and regulatory submission requirements (FDA, EMA).

  • Proficiency in statistical programming tools such as SAS, R, or Python.

  • Familiarity with enterprise clinical systems such as Medidata, Oracle Clinical, or Veeva.

Leadership & Business Skills

  • Proven ability to manage large cross-functional biometrics teams across geographies.

  • Strong business acumen including budget oversight and P&L contribution.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder influence, and strategic execution skills.

  • Demonstrated commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Why This Leadership Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in strengthening biometrics governance, regulatory readiness, and data integrity across global clinical development programs. By leading clinical database programming and biometrics strategy in India, the Director contributes directly to the successful delivery of high-quality, compliant clinical trials supporting global drug approvals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with international employment regulations. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable laws.

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