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Principal Stat Programmer

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 3, 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

Company: Syneos Health
Location: India
Experience: Extensive experience in SAS programming within a clinical trial environment

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a global biopharmaceutical solutions leader with 29,000 employees across 110 countries, dedicated to accelerating clinical development and improving patient outcomes.

Join us—because work here matters everywhere.


Job Summary

The Principal Statistical Programmer will be responsible for developing, validating, and reviewing statistical programming deliverables for clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to CDISC standards. This role involves leading programming activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior programmers.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming & Quality Control

  • Develop SAS programming code to generate:

    • Summary tables, data listings, and graphs

    • Derived datasets for statistical analysis

  • Perform quality control (QC) and validation of programming outputs

  • Ensure regulatory compliance with CDISC standards, ICH guidelines, and sponsor requirements

  • Review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP), mock shells, programming specifications, and datasets

Project Management & Team Collaboration

  • Act as a lead programmer and direct programming activities for multiple projects

  • Manage timelines and deliverables, ensuring quality standards are met

  • Collaborate with biostatisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to resolve programming issues

  • Communicate project status updates and risks to stakeholders

Regulatory Compliance & CDISC Expertise

  • Ensure compliance with SDTM and ADaM standards for regulatory submissions

  • Participate in regulatory meetings, sponsor discussions, and industry forums

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for CDISC standards and mentor teams on best practices

Training & Process Improvement

  • Mentor and train junior programmers in statistical programming and CDISC compliance

  • Contribute to developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and programming tools

  • Support innovation in statistical programming methodologies


Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Life Sciences, or a related field

  • Extensive SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment

  • Experience in regulatory submissions and CDISC compliance (SDTM, ADaM, DEFINE.XML)

Technical & Industry Knowledge

  • Strong expertise in SAS programming, statistical analysis, and data management

  • Knowledge of ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes

  • Experience working with global regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, etc.)

Soft Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex clinical data

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

  • Proactive problem-solving and leadership skills


Why Join Syneos Health?

  • Worked on 94% of all Novel FDA-Approved Drugs in the past five years

  • Collaborated on 95% of EMA-Authorized Products and 200+ studies across 73,000 sites

  • Competitive career growth, mentorship, and rewards program

  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace


Join Us

If you have relevant experience, apply now or join our Talent Network for future opportunities at Syneos Health.