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Principal Statistical Programmer

8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 July 9, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote 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 Statistical Programmer – Remote (India)

Job Summary:

Syneos Health is hiring a Principal Statistical Programmer to provide advanced statistical programming leadership across clinical trial studies. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work on global Phase I–IV studies, lead the development of complex datasets, and directly impact drug development outcomes. Ideal for professionals with strong SAS, R, or Python skills and extensive experience in pharma or CRO environments.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, validate, and maintain statistical programs for analysis datasets, tables, figures, and listings

  • Lead statistical programming activities and standards across assigned studies

  • Collaborate with statisticians and cross-functional teams to fulfill programming needs

  • Source, organize, and interpret complex clinical data with strong programming accuracy

  • Evaluate current processes and implement enhancements for efficiency and quality

  • Mentor and guide junior programmers; review code to ensure quality and consistency

  • Contribute to regulatory submissions by producing compliant datasets and outputs

  • Stay current on new technologies, tools, and trends in statistical programming


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline

  • 8+ years of experience in statistical programming in a clinical research or pharma setting

  • Expertise in SAS, R, or Python for statistical analysis

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial data structures, CDISC standards, and SDTM/ADaM

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA) and GCP standards

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills


Certifications (Preferred):

  • SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 or equivalent certification


Perks & Benefits:

  • Fully remote work flexibility from anywhere in India

  • Competitive salary and performance incentives

  • Access to cutting-edge tools and global clinical studies

  • Career progression and professional development programs

  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture focused on innovation


Company Description:

Syneos Health is a global biopharmaceutical solutions organization delivering clinical and commercial services across more than 110 countries. As a strategic CRO partner, Syneos supports 94% of FDA novel drug approvals and continues to lead innovation in clinical trial execution and statistical analysis.


Work Mode: Remote – India


Call to Action:

Take the next step in your pharma programming career. Apply now for the Principal Statistical Programmer position at Syneos Health and make an impact in global drug development.