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Senior Statistical Programmer

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 19, 2026
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

Senior Statistical Programmer
Location: India (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 25104964

About Syneos Health
Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, delivering innovation across clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial services. Our mission is to accelerate therapy delivery while keeping the patient and customer at the center of everything we do.

With a presence in 110 countries and 29,000+ employees, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and agile work environment that supports professional growth and innovation in clinical research.

Position Overview
The Senior Statistical Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and delivering high-quality statistical programs, tables, listings, and graphs to support clinical trials. This role ensures data integrity, regulatory compliance, and efficiency in statistical programming, while mentoring junior programmers and contributing to project planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and validate statistical programming code using SAS or other statistical software to produce analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures according to the Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and programming specifications.

  • Ensure outputs meet quality standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP), and project deliverables.

  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including QC records, program verification logs, and test results, ensuring inspection readiness.

  • Lead statistical programming activities and mentor junior programmers, providing guidance on coding standards and project deliverables.

  • Review project documentation such as SAPs, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and database designs.

  • Collaborate with statisticians, clinical teams, and project managers to resolve data discrepancies and programming issues.

  • Participate in sponsor meetings, project kick-offs, and bid defense meetings as a statistical programming representative.

  • Manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple projects, adapting workload to meet shifting priorities.

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, training, and the development of best practices within statistical programming.

  • Perform other project-related duties as assigned; minimal travel may be required.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a scientific, statistical, or life sciences discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered.

  • Extensive experience in SAS programming or other statistical software within clinical trials or healthcare research.

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial data structures, programming standards, and regulatory compliance.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outputs on time.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Core Competencies

  • Expertise in statistical programming and clinical data management.

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

  • Mentoring and leadership abilities within programming teams.

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

  • Commitment to quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work on FDA-approved drugs and EMA-authorized products, contributing to global clinical trials.

  • Engage with a highly skilled, collaborative team across multiple therapeutic areas.

  • Flexible remote working arrangements with opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

  • Inclusive and diverse work environment fostering innovation and career progression.

How to Apply
Submit your application for the Senior Statistical Programmer role to join a global leader in clinical research and biopharmaceutical solutions.