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Principal Clinical Programmer (Veeva/Rave)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
8-9 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

Principal Clinical Programmer (Veeva / Rave EDC)

Updated: December 23, 2025
Location: India – Remote
Job ID: 25104354
Employment Type: Full-Time | Remote


Company Overview

Syneos Health® is a globally recognized, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating clinical development and commercialization. With a workforce of over 29,000 professionals across 110 countries, Syneos Health partners with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to deliver patient-focused, data-driven clinical solutions.

Its innovative Clinical Development model places patients and sponsors at the core, enabling streamlined operations, regulatory excellence, and faster delivery of life-changing therapies.


Role Overview

Syneos Health is seeking a highly experienced Principal Clinical Programmer (Veeva / Rave) to serve as a senior technical subject matter expert within Clinical Programming and Data Management. This role provides end-to-end leadership across EDC system design, database builds, integrations, validations, and program-level oversight for complex, global clinical trials.

The position is ideal for professionals with deep expertise in Medidata Rave or Veeva EDC, strong stakeholder management skills, and experience leading large-scale clinical programming initiatives within a CRO environment.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Programming & Technical Leadership

  • Act as a subject matter expert for core clinical systems, including Medidata Rave, Veeva EDC, Oracle OC/RDC, Oracle Inform, SAS, and associated reporting and migration tools.

  • Design, develop, validate, and maintain EDC databases, custom functions, edit checks, integrations, imports, exports, and reporting solutions in accordance with standard development procedures.

  • Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation, including annotated CRFs, specifications, validation plans, and user acceptance testing materials.

  • Proactively monitor applications for workflow alerts, system errors, and performance issues; troubleshoot and resolve programming defects efficiently.

Project & Program Management

  • Lead clinical programming activities across single studies and large multi-study programs, managing timelines, scope, quality, and budgets.

  • Serve on cross-functional project teams, participating in study kick-offs, project reviews, bid defenses, and departmental governance meetings.

  • Provide senior-level review of program-level and multi-study deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

  • Track project metrics, monitor scope versus actual effort, and manage change orders through completion.

Oversight, Compliance & Quality

  • Support sponsor audits and internal inspections; assist with in-progress audit responses and documentation readiness.

  • Oversee system integrations, application upgrades, vendor-hosted platform implementations, and user acceptance testing.

  • Ensure all programming activities align with SOPs, work instructions, and global regulatory expectations.

Leadership, Mentorship & Vendor Management

  • Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to junior and lead clinical programmers.

  • Oversee up to 5–20 concurrent studies, depending on program complexity and resourcing requirements.

  • Manage project resources proactively and escalate delivery or capacity risks to senior management.

  • Act as an escalation point for application vendors, monitor SLAs, and report performance metrics to leadership.

  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of departmental SOPs, tools, and processes.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

  • 8–9 years of hands-on clinical programming experience, preferably within a CRO or global clinical research environment.

  • Proven end-to-end clinical programming experience in Medidata Rave or Veeva EDC, including database and eCRF builds.

  • Strong expertise in study and database builds, edit check programming, data migrations, post-production changes (PPCs), and custom functions (particularly for Rave EDC).

  • Experience supporting multi-study programs and interacting directly with sponsors and senior stakeholders.

  • Familiarity with programming languages such as PL/SQL, SAS, C#, or VB is preferred but not mandatory.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix-driven environment.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard collaboration tools.

  • Willingness to travel up to 25%, as required.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work on clinical programs supporting 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products globally.

  • Lead complex, high-impact clinical programming initiatives with global visibility.

  • Access continuous learning, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.

  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive organization committed to innovation, quality, and patient safety.


Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs. Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment, equality, and accessibility regulations. Reasonable accommodations are available as required.


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