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Senior Clinical Programmer (Rave/Veeva)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
4-5+ years
preferred by company
10 Dec. 26, 2025
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

Senior Clinical Programmer (Rave/Veeva) – Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)

Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 25103879
Function: Clinical Programming / Data Management
Industry: Biopharmaceuticals | Clinical Research | CRO


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating drug development and delivering innovative therapies to patients worldwide. With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, we combine clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to create outcomes that meet modern healthcare challenges.

Our Clinical Development model places the patient and customer at the center of every decision, streamlining processes and fostering collaboration to advance life-changing therapies efficiently.


Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Programmer with expertise in Medidata Rave and Veeva EDC systems to lead programming activities for global clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in custom function programming, database migrations, edit check programming, and eCRF report generation, with the ability to manage multiple studies and mentor junior programmers.

This role combines technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring high-quality study deliverables in compliance with global standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical programming activities for multiple studies (3–10 concurrent studies), including database build, study design documentation, and system validation.

  • Design, write, validate, and maintain programs using Rave, Veeva, SAS, Oracle OC/RDC, Oracle Inform, and related tools.

  • Develop and maintain specifications, coding, and validation efforts for annotated CRFs, edit checks, import/export processes, listings, and custom reports.

  • Perform post-database migration activities, including impact analysis, to maintain data integrity.

  • Create, review, and maintain Custom Functions and dynamic edits in Rave/Veeva systems.

  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior programmers and cross-functional teams.

  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and conduct user acceptance testing.

  • Participate in sponsor meetings, audits, and departmental reviews as a subject matter expert.

  • Review study budgets, manage scope changes, and ensure timely project delivery.

  • Stay updated on clinical programming best practices, global standards, and emerging technologies.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).

  • 5+ years of clinical programming experience, with the ability to lead study design and database build activities.

  • 4+ years of experience in Custom Function Programming and 3+ years in database migration and impact analysis.

  • Expertise in Medidata Rave and iMedidata, including edit check programming, dynamic edits, global libraries, and eCRF PDF report generation.

  • Knowledge of SAS, PL/SQL, C#, or VB preferred.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in matrix-structured, global teams.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with sponsors, clients, and internal stakeholders.

  • Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work on high-impact global clinical trials supporting FDA and EMA-approved therapies.

  • Collaborative hybrid work model with career development, technical training, and leadership progression.

  • Inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture that values innovation and professional growth.

  • Opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to cutting-edge clinical programming solutions.


Equal Opportunity

Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.


Summary:
As a Senior Clinical Programmer, you will manage study-level programming activities, lead database builds, and ensure compliance with global standards. You will act as a technical subject matter expert for Rave/Veeva EDC systems, mentor junior programmers, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality clinical study outputs.