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Principal Statistical Programmer

2+ years
not specified
10 Sept. 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: Advanced degree (Master’s preferred) in: Statistics Computer Science Data Science Related quantitative field 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

🧮 Job Title: Principal Statistical Programmer

📍 Location: India – Remote
🆔 Job ID: 25101353
📅 Updated: August 28, 2025


🔹 Company Overview – Syneos Health®

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. By combining clinical, medical affairs, and commercial capabilities, we deliver data-driven insights and customized strategies for modern market realities.

🌍 Global Impact

  • 29,000 employees

  • Present in 110 countries

  • Involved in 94% of all novel FDA-approved drugs (last 5 years)

  • Supported over 200 studies across 73,000 sites and 675,000+ trial patients

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🧑‍💼 Why Join Syneos Health?

  • Career development and progression opportunities

  • Supportive leadership and engaged line management

  • Access to technical and therapeutic training

  • Total rewards & recognition programs

  • Total Self” culture — Be your authentic self

  • Diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment


💼 Position Summary

The Principal Statistical Programmer plays a key leadership role in developing statistical programs and ensuring quality and integrity of clinical trial data. As a subject matter expert, you’ll provide technical guidance, lead projects, and mentor team members to drive high-quality statistical outputs in a regulated environment.


🔧 Key Responsibilities

📈 Statistical Programming & Data Management

  • Develop and maintain programming standards and best practices

  • Create and validate analysis datasets, tables, figures, and listings (TFLs)

  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all statistical outputs

  • Conduct code reviews and ensure deliverables meet quality standards

🤝 Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with statisticians, data managers, and other stakeholders

  • Translate scientific/statistical requirements into programming solutions

  • Present programming plans and results to internal teams and clients

📊 Technical Leadership & Innovation

  • Provide technical expertise across programming projects

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex programming issues

  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to team knowledge-building

  • Stay updated with industry trends and implement relevant advancements

🔄 Process Improvement

  • Evaluate and improve current processes to increase efficiency

  • Contribute to the development of automated tools and programming frameworks


🎓 Qualifications & Requirements

📚 Education

  • Advanced degree (Master’s preferred) in:

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Data Science

    • Related quantitative field

💼 Experience

  • Extensive experience in statistical programming in:

    • Clinical research

    • Pharmaceutical or biotech settings

  • Proven experience in clinical trial data standards (e.g., CDISC, SDTM, ADaM)

💻 Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in:

    • SAS (Base, Macro, SQL)

    • R and/or Python

  • In-depth knowledge of statistical methods and clinical data analysis

🏅 Certifications (Preferred)

  • SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 (or equivalent)


🧠 Core Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • High attention to detail and data accuracy

  • Ability to work independently and in collaborative teams

  • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities

  • Strong organizational and project management capabilities


🧭 Role Level: P23 – Expert Individual Contributor

Responsibilities at This Level:

  • Develop and execute statistical programs with minimal supervision

  • Lead projects, provide expert-level guidance, and oversee deliverables

  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and strategic planning

  • Mentor junior programmers and drive innovation across teams

  • Influence programming decisions with significant organizational impact


📎 Additional Information

  • Duties may evolve based on business needs

  • Equivalent experience or alternative qualifications will be considered

  • This job description does not imply a contractual relationship

  • Committed to compliance with ADA and EU Equality Directive

  • Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities


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