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Principal Statistical Programmers

2-5 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: IND – Hyderabad (Hybrid)
Last Updated: August 28, 2025


🧬 About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions company, designed to accelerate customer success through strategic clinical, medical affairs, and commercial execution.

With a workforce of 29,000 employees across 110 countries, we operate at the forefront of innovation, aiming to change lives through the rapid delivery of impactful therapies.


💼 Why Join Syneos Health?

  • 🚀 Professional Growth: Career development, technical and therapeutic area training, and mentoring.

  • 🤝 Inclusive Culture: Total Self culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, and well-being.

  • 🏆 Recognition & Rewards: Competitive compensation, recognition programs, and supportive leadership.

  • 🌍 Global Impact:

    • 94% involvement in FDA novel drug approvals

    • 95% in EMA authorized products

    • Contributed to 200+ studies, 73,000+ sites, and 675,000+ patients


📌 Job Summary

As a Principal Statistical Programmer (P23 Level), you’ll be a senior-level individual contributor providing leadership, expertise, and execution for programming tasks within clinical trials. You will be responsible for statistical data management, coding, reporting, mentoring, and ensuring regulatory compliance.


🎯 Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain statistical programming standards and best practices

  • Lead and guide the development of statistical programs

  • Collaborate with statisticians and stakeholders to define and meet programming needs

  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency across statistical outputs

  • Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues

  • Mentor junior programmers and provide technical training

  • Participate in process improvement initiatives

  • Design and implement efficient programming solutions to meet project specifications

  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback

  • Stay updated with advancements in statistical programming tools and regulations


📚 Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

  • Extensive experience in statistical programming, ideally in clinical research or pharma

  • Hands-on expertise with SAS, R, or Python

  • In-depth understanding of CDISC (SDTM, ADaM) and statistical methodologies

Certifications:

  • SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 (preferred)


🧠 Required Skills

  • Strong expertise in statistical programming and data analysis

  • Proficiency in SAS, R, or Python

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to lead projects and work independently


🧩 Role Level: P23 (Expert Individual Contributor)

Core Focus:

  • Develop and deliver programs and outputs for statisticians or business/client use

  • Create complex datasets, tables, listings, and graphs

  • Optimize and improve programming processes

  • Mentor junior professionals and lead technical discussions

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across departments


📝 Additional Notes

  • Responsibilities listed are not exhaustive; role flexibility is expected.

  • Equivalent experience or skills may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

  • This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

  • Syneos Health complies with global equal opportunity laws, including the EU Equality Directive and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


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🌍 Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your skills align with the role—whether or not they match the job description exactly—we encourage you to apply. We value transferrable skills and unique experiences.