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Senior Clinical Programmer (Rave+ Custom Function)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote, India, India
10 May 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

Company Overview

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated clinical research and life sciences services company supporting drug development and commercialization across global pharmaceutical and biotechnology programs. The organization focuses on accelerating clinical development through data-driven, technology-enabled solutions.


Job Details

Category

Details

Job Title

Senior Clinical Programmer (Rave+ Custom Function)

Company

Syneos Health

Job ID

25108610

Location

India (Remote)

Job Level

P22 Senior Clinical Programming

Function

Clinical Programming / Clinical Data Management

Employment Type

Full-Time


Role Summary

The Senior Clinical Programmer is responsible for designing, programming, testing, and implementing clinical trial databases with a strong focus on Medidata Rave+ Custom Function programming. The role ensures data integrity, regulatory compliance, and efficient clinical trial data management across global studies.

This position also involves developing reporting tools, supporting data management teams, and providing technical leadership for clinical programming activities.


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Database Programming & Design

  • Program and test clinical trial databases.

  • Design and implement eCRFs (electronic Case Report Forms).

  • Ensure database structure aligns with study protocol requirements.

  • Maintain compliance with regulatory and quality standards.


2. Medidata Rave+ Custom Function Development

  • Perform advanced study build activities in Medidata Rave.

  • Develop and implement Custom Functions.

  • Configure:

    • Edit checks

    • Data validations

    • System migrations

  • Support complex Rave study build requirements.


3. Data Integrity & Validation

  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of clinical trial data.

  • Validate programming logic and datasets.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve system and programming issues.

  • Implement corrective actions for data discrepancies.


4. Business Reporting & Analytics

  • Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards.

  • Coordinate regional and global reporting outputs.

  • Support transnational clinical reporting needs.


5. Technical Expertise & Support

  • Provide technical guidance to:

    • Data management teams

    • Cross-functional stakeholders

  • Support internal and external clients with technical documentation.

  • Participate in project and study-level technical discussions.


6. Documentation & Process Development

  • Develop and maintain:

    • SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

    • Technical manuals

    • Database documentation

  • Contribute to process design and improvement initiatives.


7. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work with clinical data management, biostatistics, and project teams.

  • Participate in project meetings.

  • Ensure alignment between programming and study objectives.


8. Leadership & Mentoring (as applicable)

  • May supervise or guide junior programmers.

  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of programming tasks.

  • Support team capability building and best practices.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Computer Science

    • Information Technology

    • Or related technical field


Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in:

    • Medidata Rave clinical programming

    • Study build activities

    • eCRF design

    • Edit check programming

    • System migration activities

  • Strong experience in Custom Function programming


Technical Skills

  • Medidata Rave+ platform expertise

  • SQL / SAS / R programming

  • Database design and implementation

  • Clinical data management systems

  • Reporting and dashboard tools


Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail and data accuracy

  • Ability to manage multiple projects

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management

  • Ability to work independently and in teams


Certifications (Preferred)

  • Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM)

  • SAS Certified Professional

  • Equivalent certifications in clinical data programming


Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

  • Clinical trial regulations

  • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

  • ICH guidelines

  • Data integrity and validation standards

  • Clinical database compliance requirements


Preferred Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates typically have experience in:

  • Clinical Programming (Rave / Medidata)

  • Clinical Database Design

  • eCRF Development

  • Edit Check Programming

  • Custom Function Development

  • Clinical Data Management

  • CRO / Pharma clinical technology teams

  • Study build and migration projects


Work Environment & Culture

Syneos Health provides:

  • Global exposure to clinical trials

  • Advanced clinical technology projects

  • Collaborative and agile work culture

  • Strong focus on innovation and patient impact

  • Continuous learning and technical growth