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Senior Associate, Senior Statistical Data Scientist

0-2 years
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10 Nov. 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Position: Senior Associate / Senior Statistical Data Scientist

Location: India – Chennai
Job Type: Full-time
Job ID: 4943814
Posted: 23 Days Ago
Work Model: Hybrid


About Pfizer

At Pfizer, we’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
Through innovation and collaboration, we strive daily to make the world a healthier place.

Our purpose — Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives — is guided by a clear set of core values defining both what we achieve and how we achieve it.

The Research & Development (R&D) division serves as the driving force behind Pfizer’s mission, advancing a robust pipeline of life-changing medicines across therapeutic areas.

Pfizer also offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to support the diverse needs of our global colleagues.


Role Summary

The Senior Statistical Data Scientist is an individual contributor role focused on delivering high-quality, hands-on statistical programming to support study, project, or portfolio-level deliverables.

The incumbent will:

  • Work on medium to high-complexity programming assignments.

  • Collaborate across time zones with cross-functional teams.

  • Ensure compliance with Pfizer’s programming and data standards.

  • Contribute to statistical programming and data standards initiatives both locally and globally.


Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for programming deliverables across study, project, or standards activities.

  • Contribute approximately 80% of time to hands-on programming (using SAS, R, or Python) and 20% to continuous learning and development.

  • Develop, validate, and review datasets and TFLs (Tables, Figures, Listings) aligned with CDISC and Pfizer data standards.

  • Modify or execute existing codebases as per specifications and project needs.

  • Ensure appropriate documentation and quality control throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Understand and interpret study/project requirements and specifications through collaboration with stakeholders such as statisticians and clinicians.

  • Maintain and apply knowledge of safety and therapeutic area standards relevant to the assigned project.

  • Lead development of study-level standards when needed.

  • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills, escalating issues appropriately.

  • Communicate progress, timelines, and challenges to leads regularly.

  • Actively participate in global and local Statistical Data Sciences & Analytics (SDSA) initiatives and professional development opportunities.


Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement).

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Proficiency in SAS, R, or Python programming.

    • Understanding of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM).

    • Familiarity with data visualization and statistical tools.

  • Experience:

    • Demonstrated ability to perform and validate complex statistical programming tasks.

    • Prior experience in clinical trial programming or data standards preferred.

  • Soft Skills:

    • Strong verbal and written communication.

    • Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

    • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

    • Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.


Work Environment

  • Location: Chennai, India

  • Assignment Type: Hybrid (mix of onsite and remote work)


Equal Opportunity

Pfizer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws in every jurisdiction where we operate.