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Principal Clinical Programmer (Veeva/Rave)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
8-9 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 13, 2026
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

Principal Clinical Programmer (Veeva/Rave)
Location: Remote, India | Job ID: 25104354 | Employment Type: Full-Time

About Syneos Health
Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating drug development and improving patient outcomes worldwide. Our Clinical Development model places the patient and customer at the center of all activities. We combine clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to deliver innovative solutions across the drug development lifecycle.

Our teams collaborate in Functional Service Provider (FSP) partnerships or Full-Service environments, driving efficient clinical programming, data integrity, and compliance. Join a global network of professionals innovating to change lives.

Role Overview
The Principal Clinical Programmer (Veeva/Rave) serves as a senior technical expert responsible for leading clinical programming projects, including EDC builds, eCRF development, edit checks, migrations, and custom functions. This role manages multi-study programs, mentors junior programmers, and ensures delivery of high-quality outputs aligned with project milestones and sponsor expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical programming projects using Veeva or Rave EDC systems, including database creation, annotated CRF setup, edit checks, data migrations, and reporting.

  • Provide technical expertise in SAS, PL/SQL, or other programming languages to support study-level and program-level requirements.

  • Design, write, validate, and maintain software applications to meet specifications and support clinical trial data capture and processing.

  • Monitor internal and external applications for system errors, performance issues, and workflow alerts.

  • Serve as primary liaison for clients, internal teams, and vendors, ensuring clear communication of issues, progress, and risks.

  • Mentor and supervise junior programmers, manage project resource allocation, and oversee multiple concurrent studies (5–20 studies).

  • Participate in audits, project review meetings, and bid defenses; support documentation of processes and SOP updates.

  • Manage external vendors, system upgrades, and implementation of new modules.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.

  • 8–9 years of clinical programming experience in a CRO/pharma or healthcare environment.

  • End-to-end experience in Veeva or Rave EDC, including eCRF build, edit checks, migrations, and custom functions.

  • Proven ability to lead multiple studies or programs, manage timelines, and mentor junior programmers.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial data management, GCP, and regulatory compliance.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience working in a matrix organization and with cross-functional teams.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of additional programming languages (SAS, PL/SQL, C#, VB) preferred.

  • Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.

Why Syneos Health

  • Exposure to global clinical trials and innovative therapeutic areas.

  • Career development, mentorship, and technical training programs.

  • Inclusive and collaborative work culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and employee well-being.

  • Work with cutting-edge clinical technologies and EDC systems in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Syneos Health is committed to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with local and international employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals during the recruitment process.

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Advance your career as a Principal Clinical Programmer (Veeva/Rave) at Syneos Health and leverage your technical expertise to drive efficient clinical programming, ensure data integrity, and support global drug development.