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Principal Statistical Programmers

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 10, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote 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

Job Title: Principal Statistical Programmer

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success. With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, we combine clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to deliver innovative outcomes.

  • Work Here Matters Everywhere – Whether in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers.

  • Our culture emphasizes career growth, training, recognition, diversity, and inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Learn more: www.syneoshealth.com


Why Join Us?

  • Career development and progression opportunities

  • Supportive line management and peer recognition

  • Total Rewards program

  • Inclusive “Total Self” culture where authenticity is valued

  • Global exposure with impact on patients worldwide


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain statistical programming standards and best practices

  • Provide technical leadership and expertise in programming activities

  • Collaborate with statisticians and stakeholders to meet project needs

  • Ensure accuracy, quality, and integrity of data and outputs

  • Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues

  • Mentor and train junior programmers

  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback

  • Design and implement efficient programming solutions

  • Continuously improve processes, tools, and workflows

  • Stay updated with industry trends and integrate new techniques


Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

  • Extensive statistical programming experience, preferably in clinical/pharma

  • Proficiency in SAS, R, or Python

  • Strong understanding of statistical methods and data analysis

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Effective teamwork and communication abilities


Preferred Certifications

  • SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 (or equivalent)


Core Skills

  • Expertise in statistical programming and data analysis

  • Strong independent and collaborative working capability

  • Clear communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage projects spanning multiple related areas


Role Level Summary (P23 Level)

  • Develop programs and provide statistical programming support for statisticians, clients, and internal use

  • Create analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures

  • Source, organize, and interpret complex datasets

  • Evaluate and improve programming processes for efficiency

  • Lead projects, contribute across multiple functional areas, and guide lower-level professionals

  • Act as a recognized expert individual contributor with measurable organizational impact


Additional Information

  • Responsibilities may evolve as per business needs

  • Equivalent education/experience may be considered

  • Committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations (ADA & EU Equality Directive compliance)