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Principal Statistical Programmers

2-4 years years
Not Disclosed
10 Aug. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer 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

📌 Job Title: Principal Statistical Programmer

Job ID: 25101353
Location: Remote – India
Last Updated: August 28, 2025


🧬 About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights into results that meet modern market demands.

With a global footprint of 29,000 employees in over 110 countries, we are committed to transforming patient lives by driving innovation and optimizing clinical development processes.


🌟 Why Join Us

  • Professional Development:
    Opportunities for career progression, technical training, and therapeutic area expertise.

  • Inclusive Culture:
    Our Total Self culture fosters authenticity, diversity, and well-being.

  • Employee Recognition:
    Enjoy peer recognition programs and a competitive total rewards package.

  • Industry Impact:

    • Supported 94% of FDA-approved novel drugs

    • Contributed to 95% of EMA-authorized products

    • Participated in 200+ studies across 73,000 sites with 675,000+ trial patients


📝 Position Overview

The Principal Statistical Programmer is a senior-level contributor (P23 level) responsible for leading complex programming tasks, developing high-quality statistical outputs, and mentoring junior team members. The role supports statisticians and clients by managing and executing statistical programming activities using advanced knowledge and tools.


🔧 Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain statistical programming standards and best practices.

  • Provide technical leadership for statistical programming deliverables.

  • Collaborate with statisticians, clinical teams, and stakeholders to define programming requirements.

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

  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior programmers.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex programming issues.

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and tool development.

  • Design and implement efficient, scalable programming solutions for clinical projects.

  • Stay current with emerging programming trends and regulatory changes.

  • Manage or contribute to multi-functional projects spanning several therapeutic areas.

  • Oversee the creation of ADaM datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) as per CDISC standards.


🎓 Qualifications

Education:

  • Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience:

  • Extensive experience in statistical programming, preferably in a clinical trial or pharmaceutical environment.

  • Proven leadership in delivering statistical programming projects.

  • Experience in developing ADaM, SDTM datasets and TLFs using SAS and/or R/Python.

Certifications:

  • SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 or equivalent preferred.


💡 Skills & Competencies

  • Expertise in SAS, R, or Python for statistical programming.

  • In-depth knowledge of CDISC, SDTM, and ADaM standards.

  • Solid understanding of statistical methodologies and clinical data.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication abilities.

  • Ability to work independently and lead collaborative programming teams.

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.


🎯 Core Focus Areas

  • Supporting statisticians with complex programming deliverables.

  • Interpreting and organizing complex datasets into clear statistical reports.

  • Improving and optimizing programming workflows.

  • Managing and mentoring junior staff.

  • Contributing to company-wide programming strategies and policies.


📎 Additional Information

  • Job responsibilities are not exhaustive and may evolve.

  • Syneos Health may consider equivalent experience or education in place of stated qualifications.

  • This posting does not imply an employment contract.

  • Fully compliant with ADA and other global equal opportunity directives.


🚀 How to Apply


🤝 Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At Syneos Health, we value a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in transferable skills and are committed to finding great people from all backgrounds.