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Senior Clinical Programmer

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 July 1, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS/PhD 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

 

Senior Clinical Programmer – Novartis (Hyderabad, India)

Job Summary:

Novartis is hiring a Senior Clinical Programmer to support clinical data review and reporting across the drug development lifecycle. This full-time role is based in Hyderabad, India, and requires expertise in clinical programming tools including SQL, SAS, R, and Python. You'll be involved in designing specifications, producing actionable reports, managing data quality, and ensuring alignment with global data standards. If you’re a data-driven pharma professional ready to make an impact, this role offers the platform to lead clinical data insights for life-changing therapies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce and track data reports supporting clinical trial monitoring

  • Deliver user-friendly reports and actionable insights on clinical datasets

  • Author or co-author user requirements, specs, and test scripts

  • Perform or support programming using SQL, PL/SQL, SAS, Python, R, VB Script, C#

  • Collaborate with clinical trial teams (CTTs) and stakeholders to understand and deliver on data needs

  • Support planning, execution, and close-out of clinical programs/trials

  • Provide quantitative and analytical support for decision-making

  • Ensure documentation, training, and data standards compliance

  • Participate in or lead special projects and process improvements across clinical and non-clinical functions


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of clinical programming or data reporting experience in the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry

  • Strong knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, SAS, Python, R, VB Script, C#

  • Experience in writing technical documentation (user requirements, specs, etc.)

  • Understanding of global clinical data standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in cross-functional team settings

  • Familiarity with Novartis clinical data systems and standards is a plus

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Educational background in life sciences, computer science, or related field preferred


Perks & Benefits:

  • Full-time, stable employment with Novartis

  • Competitive compensation (not disclosed)

  • Access to Novartis global training programs and career progression

  • Inclusion in special global clinical projects

  • Comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs

  • Supportive hybrid work culture based in Hyderabad

  • Career development in one of the world’s top healthcare companies


Company Description:

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, committed to reimagining medicine to extend and improve lives. With cutting-edge clinical programs and data-driven strategies, Novartis empowers professionals to lead transformative change in global healthcare.


Work Mode:

On-site / Hybrid – Hyderabad, India


Call-to-Action:

Are you ready to drive data insights that shape tomorrow’s therapies? Apply today for the Senior Clinical Programmer role at Novartis India and become part of a team delivering life-saving innovations across the globe..