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Programming Lead

Fortrea
Fortrea
5-8 years
upto 12 LPA
Bangalore, India
10 April 30, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm D., BSc., MSc., Lifesciences graduate 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

Programming Lead – SAS Statistical Programming Jobs in Bangalore | Fortrea Careers India 2026

Location: Bangalore, India
Company: Fortrea
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years
Eligibility: Experienced Professionals Only (Freshers Not Eligible)
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026


About the Company

Fortrea is a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. The organization is known for delivering innovative clinical trial solutions and advanced statistical programming services across global studies.


Job Overview – Programming Lead

Fortrea is hiring experienced Statistical Programming professionals for the role of Programming Lead in Bangalore. This position is ideal for candidates with strong expertise in SAS programming, CDISC standards, SDTM, ADaM datasets, and clinical trial data analysis within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry.

The selected candidate will lead end-to-end programming activities for clinical studies while ensuring high-quality deliverables, regulatory compliance, and timely project execution.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform the role of Lead Statistical Programmer for global clinical studies

  • Plan, execute, and oversee programming activities across assigned projects

  • Manage timelines, budgets, quality standards, and resource allocation

  • Develop and maintain SAS programs for:

    • SDTM datasets

    • ADaM datasets

    • Tables, Listings, and Figures (TFLs)

  • Conduct quality control (QC) reviews of SDTM, ADaM, and TFL outputs

  • Create and maintain:

    • Define.xml files

    • Define PDFs

    • Analysis Results Metadata (ARM)

    • Annotated CRFs

    • Reviewer Guides

  • Develop programming specifications for SDTM and ADaM datasets

  • Review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and TFL shells from a programming perspective

  • Mentor junior and less-experienced statistical programmers

  • Participate in department knowledge-sharing sessions and technical presentations

  • Support QA audits, client audits, and regulatory inspection readiness

  • Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and efficiency


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Mathematics

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Life Sciences

    • Health Sciences

    • Related disciplines

  • Equivalent education and industry experience may also be considered


Required Skills

  • Strong expertise in SAS Programming

  • Advanced knowledge of:

    • CDISC standards

    • SDTM

    • ADaM

    • TFL development

  • Understanding of clinical trial data workflows and regulatory requirements

  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

  • Experience working in CRO or pharmaceutical environments


Experience Required

  • Minimum 5 years of SAS Statistical Programming experience in the CRO, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry

  • Candidates with leadership experience in clinical programming projects will be preferred

  • Freshers are not eligible for this role


Work Environment & Travel

  • Office-based or home-based work model depending on business requirements

  • Approximately 5% travel may be required for:

    • Client meetings

    • Trainings

    • Internal collaboration activities

  • Some travel may involve overnight stays depending on project requirements


Why Apply for This Role?

  • Opportunity to work on global clinical trials and regulatory submissions

  • Exposure to advanced statistical programming and CDISC implementation

  • Leadership role with mentoring responsibilities

  • Career growth opportunities in a globally recognized CRO

  • Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture


How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official careers portal of Fortrea.

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