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Principal Stat Programmer(Sdtm, Adam & Tlf)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
8+ years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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 Statistical Programmer – SDTM, ADaM & TLF

Updated: Yesterday
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: 25104967


Job Overview

Syneos Health® is a globally recognized, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization that accelerates the development and commercialization of innovative therapies. By uniting clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise, Syneos Health delivers high-quality, data-driven solutions that address complex regulatory and market challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Statistical Programmer with deep expertise in SDTM, ADaM, and TLF programming to lead complex statistical programming activities and support late-phase clinical development and regulatory submissions.


Experience Required

  • Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in Clinical SAS Programming

  • Proven leadership experience as a Lead or Principal Statistical Programmer

  • Extensive experience in SDTM, ADaM, and TLF development

  • Strong exposure to safety and efficacy data programming

  • Prior experience supporting regulatory submissions

  • Immediate joiners preferred


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming & Delivery

  • Develop high-quality SAS programs to generate analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures in accordance with SAPs and programming specifications

  • Create and review complex programming specifications ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements

  • Perform validation programming and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with biostatisticians and project teams

  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of concurrent programming deliverables

Technical Leadership & Oversight

  • Act as the lead statistical programmer, directing and monitoring the work of programming team members

  • Review SAPs, mock shells, annotated CRFs, SDTM/ADaM specifications, and database designs

  • Provide technical guidance to reduce rework and improve programming efficiency

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for CDISC standards, including SDTM, ADaM, and DEFINE.XML

Quality, Compliance & Inspection Readiness

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, Work Instructions, ICH guidelines, and regulatory standards

  • Maintain complete, accurate, and inspection-ready documentation

  • Conduct compliance reviews of CDISC deliverables and regulatory submission packages

  • Support transfer of programming deliverables across internal and external stakeholders

Cross-Functional & Client Collaboration

  • Participate in sponsor meetings, project kickoffs, and bid defense meetings as the statistical programming representative

  • Proactively communicate programming status, risks, and mitigation plans to management

  • Collaborate with biostatistics teams to establish and enhance programming SOPs, standards, and best practices

Innovation, Mentoring & Standardization

  • Contribute to the development of standard programming tools, macros, and reusable code

  • Mentor and coach junior programmers through training, review, and feedback

  • Provide internal training on CDISC standards and evolving regulatory requirements

  • Stay current with industry standards and contribute updates to biometrics leadership


Qualifications & Skills

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline

  • Equivalent professional experience will be considered

Technical Expertise

  • Advanced proficiency in Base SAS and SAS Macros

  • Strong working knowledge of SDTM, ADaM, TLF, ISS/ISE

  • Experience with R programming is a strong advantage

  • Oncology therapeutic area experience is preferred

Professional Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, global environment

  • Proven ability to work independently and lead technical discussions


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Opportunity to work on programs supporting 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • Exposure to global clinical development and high-impact regulatory submissions

  • Strong focus on career development, technical excellence, and leadership growth

  • Inclusive, collaborative culture built on diversity and innovation


About Syneos Health

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has supported more than 200 clinical studies across 73,000 sites and 675,000+ clinical trial patients globally. With a workforce of 29,000+ professionals across 110 countries, Syneos Health continues to shape the future of biopharmaceutical development.


Disclaimer

The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may be modified based on business needs. Syneos Health reserves the right to determine equivalent qualifications and experience. This posting does not constitute an employment contract. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with applicable employment legislation, including reasonable accommodations.