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Principal Sas Programmer

2+ years
₹18 – ₹28 LPA
10 July 22, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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 SAS Programmer – Clinical Data Programming

Location: [Not Specified]
Experience Required: 7+ Years
Job Type: Full-Time


Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal SAS Programmer to join our dynamic programming team. In this leadership role, you will take ownership of critical clinical data programming deliverables across complex studies, guiding a team of programmers and ensuring compliance with CDISC standards, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. This position is integral in ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery of statistical programming outputs for clinical trials.


Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Project Management:

  • Lead execution and oversight of one high-complexity or multiple moderate-complexity programming projects.

  • Manage and mentor assigned programming teams to deliver high-quality outputs within timelines.

  • Serve as the main programming contact for internal teams and sponsor counterparts.

Programming & Technical Oversight:

  • Develop, validate, and maintain Safety and Efficacy Analysis Datasets (SDTM & ADaM) in alignment with CDISC and client-specific standards.

  • Design and finalize study-specific or general macros, programming specifications, and mock-up tables/listings/figures.

  • Proactively troubleshoot issues and implement efficient coding practices.

Quality & Compliance:

  • Ensure deliverables meet internal and client-specific quality standards, including documentation and version control.

  • Participate in audit preparations and client meetings as a subject matter expert.

  • Support department-wide process improvement initiatives and SOP development.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Maintain effective communication with biostatistics, data management, and clinical teams, including offshore groups.

  • Represent programming in sponsor discussions, offering insights on deliverables and timelines.

  • Provide status updates and risk alerts to leadership on project progress.


Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Proven expertise in SAS programming with 7+ years of experience in clinical trials.

  • Strong understanding of SDTM and ADaM standards.

  • Effective leadership and people management skills.

  • Proficient in developing and debugging standard macros and programming utilities.

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication for cross-functional coordination.

  • Experience in regulatory submissions and audit readiness is a plus.


Estimated Salary: ₹18 – ₹28 LPA