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Principal Statistical Programmer

2+ years
not specified
10 Sept. 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: Masterโ€™s degree (preferred) or Bachelorโ€™s degree in: Statistics Computer Science Mathematics Related scientific/technical fields 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

๐Ÿงฎ Job Title: Principal Statistical Programmer

๐Ÿ“ Location: IND – Hyderabad (Hybrid)
๐Ÿ†” Job ID: 25101353
๐Ÿ“… Last Updated: August 28, 2025


๐Ÿ”น Company Overview – Syneos Health®

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions company built to accelerate customer success. With a unique model that brings the customer and patient to the center of everything we do, we combine clinical, medical affairs, and commercial capabilities to drive outcomes.

๐Ÿ“Š Global Presence:

  • 29,000 employees

  • Operating in 110 countries

  • Partnered in over 200 studies across 73,000 sites

  • Worked on 94% of all novel FDA-approved drugs over the past 5 years

๐ŸŒ Learn more


๐Ÿ’ผ Why Join Syneos Health?

  • Career development & internal mobility

  • Inclusive “Total Self” culture

  • Therapeutic area & technical training

  • Employee recognition & rewards

  • Diverse and collaborative work environment


๐Ÿ”ง Job Responsibilities

As a Principal Statistical Programmer, your core responsibilities will include:

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Programming & Development

  • Develop and maintain statistical programming standards, tools, and best practices

  • Design and implement efficient programming solutions tailored to project requirements

  • Write and validate SAS, R, or Python programs to support statistical analysis

  • Create and manage statistical tables, listings, and graphs

๐Ÿ” Data Integrity & Quality

  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of statistical outputs

  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback

  • Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues

๐Ÿค Collaboration & Leadership

  • Partner with statisticians, data managers, and other cross-functional teams

  • Mentor and train junior programmers and peers

  • Lead technical discussions and project-based decision-making

๐Ÿ“ˆ Process Improvement

  • Evaluate current programming processes, propose enhancements, and drive automation

  • Stay current with industry trends and integrate new technologies where applicable


๐ŸŽ“ Qualifications

๐Ÿ“š Education

  • Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Mathematics

    • Related scientific/technical fields

๐Ÿง  Experience

  • Extensive experience in statistical programming (preferably in clinical trials, CRO, pharma, or biotech industries)

  • Experience with clinical trial data standards (e.g., CDISC, SDTM, ADaM)

๐Ÿ’ป Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in:

    • SAS (Base, Macro, SQL)

    • R and/or Python

  • Deep understanding of statistical methods and clinical data analysis

โœ… Certifications (Preferred)

  • SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 or equivalent


๐Ÿ’ก Necessary Skills

  • Expertise in statistical programming and data analysis

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards


๐Ÿ“Œ Role Summary – P23 Level

Roles at the P23 level in the Statistical Programming job family involve:

Core Functions:

  • Developing programs to support statistical analysis and reporting

  • Creating ADaM datasets, TLGs, and submission-ready outputs

  • Managing complex data workflows and project-level programming activities

  • Contributing to technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration

  • Reviewing and improving programming standards and procedures

Impact & Contribution:

  • Play a strategic role in delivering programming solutions with a measurable impact

  • Lead or contribute to projects spanning multiple departments

  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives

  • Influence programming strategy and innovation within the team


๐Ÿ“Ž Additional Information

  • Tasks and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

  • Equivalent skills and experience will be considered even if not all listed qualifications are met

  • Syneos Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  • This role supports the implementation of EU Equality Directives and values diversity and inclusion


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