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Programming Lead

Fortrea
Fortrea
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
8 May 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Programming Lead – Statistical Programming

Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 261995


Job Overview

The Programming Lead is responsible for leading statistical programming activities across clinical studies, ensuring high-quality deliverables, regulatory compliance, and adherence to timelines and budgets.

This role involves end-to-end oversight of study programming, technical leadership, mentoring junior programmers, and direct collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.


Key Responsibilities

Study Leadership & Planning

  • Act as Lead Statistical Programmer for assigned studies

  • Plan and oversee all programming activities, including:

    • Resource planning and estimation

    • Budget and timeline management

    • Quality assurance and delivery oversight

  • Coordinate with internal teams and external clients to ensure alignment on deliverables


SAS Programming & Data Deliverables

  • Develop and maintain SAS programs for:

    • SDTM datasets

    • ADaM datasets

    • Tables, Listings, and Figures (TFLs)

  • Perform quality control (QC) of SDTM, ADaM datasets, and TFL outputs

  • Ensure compliance with CDISC standards and regulatory requirements


Documentation & Submission Support

  • Generate and maintain:

    • Define XML/PDFs

    • Analysis Results Metadata (ARM)

    • Annotated Case Report Forms (aCRFs)

    • Reviewers’ Guides for SDTM and ADaM datasets

  • Develop SDTM and ADaM dataset specifications

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


Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level programmers

  • Share knowledge through departmental meetings and training sessions

  • Promote best practices in statistical programming and CDISC implementation


Quality, Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Respond to QA audits and client inspections

  • Support qualification and regulatory audits

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality

  • Ensure adherence to SOPs and regulatory guidelines


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or related field

  • Equivalent education and experience may be considered


Required Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of SAS programming experience in CRO or pharmaceutical industry

  • Strong knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM)

  • Proven experience in clinical trial statistical programming deliverables


Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced SAS programming expertise

  • Strong leadership and mentoring capability

  • Deep understanding of clinical data standards and regulatory expectations

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously


Work Environment & Travel

  • Office or home-based work depending on manager assignment

  • Approximately 5% travel required (domestic/regional), primarily for client meetings and trainings


Role Summary

This role provides technical leadership in clinical statistical programming, ensuring high-quality CDISC-compliant datasets and analysis outputs. It combines hands-on programming expertise with team leadership, client interaction, and process improvement responsibilities.