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Principal Sas Programmer

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 18, 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: Principal SAS Programmer
Location: Bangalore, India
Department: Data Sciences
Reports To: Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Educational Qualification:

  • Graduate/Post Graduate with a life sciences degree


Job Purpose:

Lead and execute high-complexity SAS programming projects, ensuring the highest quality standards, timely deliverables, and effective team management in collaboration with biostatistics and client teams.


Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Programming:

  • Lead and execute programming deliverables on one high-complexity project or at least two moderate complexity studies.

  • Create and validate Safety and Efficacy Analysis Datasets (SDTM/ADaM) according to CDISC and client-specific standards.

  • Develop study-specific or general macros and finalize programming specifications/mock-ups.

  • Adhere to programming specifications, study-specific requirements, and complete required documentation.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues promptly.

Team & Resource Management:

  • Lead and manage the assigned programming team’s deliverables at study and program level.

  • Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to ensure effective time management and adherence to timelines.

  • Communicate proactively with biostatistics teams (including remote teams), senior programmers, management, and sponsors.

Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing:

  • Demonstrate a constructive and flexible approach to project delivery, handling changing priorities efficiently.

  • Actively participate in departmental initiatives, including knowledge sharing, literature reviews, and process improvements.

  • Participate in the review and approval of programming procedures and techniques.

  • Attend audit meetings with sponsors as required.

Client & Stakeholder Management:

  • Develop and foster client relationships through effective project management and communication.

  • Keep management informed of project status regarding quality, timelines, and performance issues.


Required Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong experience in SAS programming.

  • Subject matter expertise in SDTM and ADaM datasets.

  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities.

  • Experience in developing, debugging, and using standard programs and macros.

Desirable Skills:

  • Strong people management skills