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Senior / Principal Stat Programmer(Sas/ R, Sql)

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 19, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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:

Senior / Principal Statistical Programmer (SAS / R, SQL)

Company:

Syneos Health®

Location:

Remote – India

Job ID:

25101677

Updated On:

September 12, 2025


About Syneos Health

  • A global biopharmaceutical solutions company with 29,000 employees across 110 countries.

  • Partnered with 94% of FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA authorized products over the last 5 years.

  • Provides career development, technical training, peer recognition, and rewards.

  • Committed to diversity, inclusion, and authenticity through its Total Self culture.


Job Summary

As a Senior / Principal Statistical Programmer (P23 level), you will:

  • Develop programs and provide statistical programming support to statisticians and clients.

  • Organize, interpret, and analyze complex data sets.

  • Deliver statistical tables, listings, and graphs (TLGs).

  • Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and processes, ensuring quality and efficiency.

  • Act as a senior-level technical expert, mentoring junior programmers when needed.


Core Responsibilities

  • Programming & Data Analysis

    • Develop and validate programs using SAS, R, and SQL.

    • Create and maintain analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (ADaM/SDTM).

    • Interpret complex datasets and transform them into meaningful outputs.

  • Process Improvement

    • Evaluate current programming processes.

    • Suggest and implement revisions to increase productivity and efficiency.

  • Leadership & Collaboration

    • Provide statistical programming support to statisticians and cross-functional teams.

    • Lead study-level programming activities and manage multiple studies simultaneously.

    • May direct lower-level programmers or manage specific programming processes.

  • Cross-Functional Contribution

    • Participate in the design, implementation, and delivery of processes, programs, and policies.

    • Ensure outputs meet sponsor and regulatory requirements.

    • Collaborate closely with clinical data management and biostatistics teams.


Qualifications

  • Education: Advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.

  • Experience:

    • 5+ years in advanced SAS/R programming and SQL.

    • Experience in R package development.

    • Hands-on Python knowledge (preferred).

    • Familiarity with TIBCO Spotfire (or similar tools) for visualization and reporting.

    • Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development (Phase I–IV), and clinical data management.

    • Experience as a study lead with capability to manage multiple studies.

  • Skills:

    • Strong communication skills (written & verbal).

    • Ability to work in a dynamic, matrix environment.

    • Problem-solving and mentoring skills.


Impact & Contribution

  • Recognized as a leading expert individual contributor (P23 level).

  • Directly influences department results and productivity.

  • Provides high-value input into projects, spanning multiple related areas.

  • Contributes advanced knowledge to improve programming processes and cross-functional outcomes.


Additional Information

  • This job description is not exhaustive; responsibilities may change as needed.

  • Equivalent skills and experience may substitute listed qualifications.

  • Committed to equal opportunity, ADA compliance, and global recruitment standards.