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Senior Clinical Programmer

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
preferred by company
Pune, India
10 Feb. 11, 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

Job Title: Senior Clinical Programmer
Location: Pune, India (Hybrid Work Model)
Job ID: 25105493
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Clinical Data Management | Clinical Programming | CRO | Biostatistics


Senior Clinical Programmer – Medidata Rave | SAS | Clinical Data Systems (Hybrid, Pune)

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Programmer to join its Clinical Development team in Pune under a hybrid work model. This role is ideal for professionals with advanced expertise in Medidata Rave clinical programming, database design, and regulatory-compliant clinical data systems within a global CRO environment.

As a leading biopharmaceutical solutions organization operating in over 110 countries, Syneos Health supports end-to-end clinical development programs that accelerate drug approvals and bring therapies to patients worldwide.


Role Overview

The Senior Clinical Programmer is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and maintaining clinical trial databases and programming deliverables. The position plays a critical role in supporting clinical data management, statistical programming, and regulatory submission readiness.

This opportunity is suitable for professionals aiming to advance in:

  • Clinical Programming and Database Development

  • Medidata Rave Study Build and eCRF Design

  • Clinical Data Management (CDM)

  • SAS and SQL Programming for Clinical Trials

  • Regulatory-Compliant Data Systems (FDA, EMA, ICH-GCP)


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Programming & Database Development

  • Design, develop, validate, and maintain clinical trial databases using primary tools such as:

    • Medidata Rave

    • Oracle Inform / Oracle RDC

    • SAS

    • Supporting clinical data tools

  • Lead study build activities including:

    • eCRF design and configuration

    • Edit check programming

    • Custom function programming

    • Coding setup and configuration

    • Data import and export setup

  • Develop and maintain study documentation including specifications, validation documentation, and annotated CRFs.

  • Generate listings, reports, and custom outputs to support clinical study requirements.

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Lead clinical programming activities across 3–10 concurrent studies depending on scope and complexity.

  • Coordinate programming deliverables with Data Managers, Project Analysts, Biostatisticians, and cross-functional teams.

  • Provide proactive updates to project management regarding risks to scope, timelines, or budget.

  • Participate in sponsor audits and support in-progress audits.

  • Contribute to study budget reviews and manage scope changes and change orders when required.

Technical Expertise & System Support

  • Serve as subject matter expert for core clinical systems including:

    • Medidata Rave

    • Oracle Inform / RDC

    • SAS

    • Reporting and migration tools

  • Perform system integration activities, application updates, and user acceptance testing.

  • Monitor applications for workflow alerts, system errors, and performance issues.

  • Provide second-tier technical support to clinical programming and data management teams.

  • Deliver senior-level review of study-level and multi-study deliverables to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Knowledge Development

  • Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior programmers.

  • Contribute actively to project meetings and departmental reviews.

  • Maintain updated knowledge of clinical programming trends, regulatory standards, and emerging technologies.


Required Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Clinical Programming, with strong expertise in Medidata Rave study build and advanced configuration activities.

  • Proven experience in:

    • eCRF design

    • Edit check programming

    • Custom function development

    • Database migration and validation

  • Experience managing multiple concurrent clinical studies.

  • Prior exposure to sponsor audits and regulatory inspections preferred.


Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.

  • Advanced certifications are preferred but not mandatory.


Preferred Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM)

  • SAS Certified Professional or equivalent


Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Medidata Rave Clinical Programming.

  • Strong programming skills in SAS, SQL, or R.

  • In-depth understanding of clinical database design and validation.

  • Experience with edit check development, coding dictionaries, and data integration workflows.

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (FDA, EMA, ICH-GCP).


Core Competencies

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate within global teams.


Work Environment

  • Hybrid work model based in Pune, India.

  • Exposure to global clinical trials and regulatory submission processes.

  • Opportunity to lead complex, multi-study clinical programming initiatives.

  • Performance-driven and innovation-focused environment within a global CRO.


Career Growth Path

This role provides strategic exposure to:

  • Clinical Data Systems Architecture

  • Advanced Study Build Leadership

  • Regulatory Submission Data Preparation

  • Cross-Functional Clinical Development Collaboration

Future career progression may include:

  • Lead Clinical Programmer

  • Clinical Programming Manager

  • Associate Director, Clinical Data Systems

  • Director, Clinical Data Management


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health has contributed to 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products in recent years. With more than 29,000 professionals globally, the organization supports over 200 studies across 73,000+ clinical trial sites and hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide.


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If you are an experienced Senior Clinical Programmer with Medidata Rave and SAS expertise, this hybrid opportunity in Pune offers leadership exposure in global clinical development programs.