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Principal Statistical Programmer(Sdtm/Adam/Tfls)- Hybrid (Hyderabad /Gurugram)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
3-8+ years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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 – SDTM, ADaM & TFLs (Hybrid)

Updated: February 3, 2026
Job ID: 25103395-OTHLOC-5206-2DH
Work Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Work Mode: Hybrid (Hyderabad / Gurugram)
Employment Type: Full-time


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success. By integrating clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise, Syneos Health delivers comprehensive solutions that address today’s complex healthcare and regulatory landscapes.

With operations across more than 110 countries and a workforce of over 29,000 professionals, Syneos Health places patients and customers at the center of its Clinical Development model, driving innovation, efficiency, and measurable outcomes across the drug development lifecycle.


Role Overview

The Principal Statistical Programmer – SDTM, ADaM & TFLs is a senior-level subject matter expert responsible for end-to-end statistical programming activities across multiple clinical trials. This role provides technical leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and delivers high-quality CDISC-compliant datasets and outputs to support global regulatory submissions.

The position requires strong expertise in SDTM, ADaM, TFL development, and e-submission deliverables, along with proven leadership and project management capabilities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for statistical programming with advanced-level review capabilities

  • Lead end-to-end statistical programming activities, including:

    • CRF annotation

    • SDTM, ADaM, and TFL specification development

    • Programming and validation of SDTM, ADaM datasets, and TFLs

    • Vendor data integration and data management activities

    • Regulatory submission support, including DEFINE.xml, SDRG, and ADRG

  • Provide programming leadership across multiple clinical trials, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery

  • Apply in-depth knowledge of CDISC standards, regulatory expectations, and clinical trial processes

  • Support safety and efficacy analyses across multiple therapeutic areas

  • Collaborate effectively with biostatisticians, data management, medical writing, and clinical teams

  • Proactively manage timelines, risks, and deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

  • Contribute to process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Mentor junior programmers and provide technical guidance as required


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline

  • Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in clinical SAS/statistical programming within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment

  • At least 3 years of proven leadership experience managing or leading statistical programming activities across multiple clinical trials

  • Strong end-to-end experience in SDTM, ADaM, and TFL programming

  • Extensive knowledge of CDISC standards, regulatory submission requirements, and global guidelines (FDA, EMA)

  • Experience supporting Phase I (non-dedicated), Phase II, Phase III, and Phase IV clinical trials

  • Therapeutic area experience in Oncology, Neurology, or other clinical domains

  • Prior experience working in a Functional Service Outsourcing (FSO) model is preferred

  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Opportunity to contribute to a majority of novel FDA-approved and EMA-authorized products

  • Exposure to global regulatory submissions and complex, high-impact clinical programs

  • Structured career progression, technical training, and leadership development

  • Inclusive, diverse, and people-first workplace culture

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive total rewards program


Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Syneos Health reserves the right to modify responsibilities based on business needs. Equivalent combinations of education, skills, and experience may be considered. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable local laws and equal opportunity regulations.

Syneos Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in compliance with applicable laws.