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Senior Statistical Programmer

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5-8 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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 Statistical Programmer

Updated: February 3, 2026
Job ID: 25103396-OTHLOC-5206-2DH
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Employment Type: Full-time


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a globally recognized, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success. By combining expertise across clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial operations, Syneos Health delivers innovative, end-to-end solutions that support drug development across global markets.

With more than 29,000 professionals operating in over 110 countries, Syneos Health is driven by its mission of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life®, enabling faster and more effective delivery of life-changing therapies.


Role Overview

The Senior Statistical Programmer plays a critical role in clinical trial delivery by leading statistical programming activities across multiple studies. This position requires advanced expertise in SAS programming, strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively with biostatisticians, clinical teams, and sponsors to deliver high-quality, regulatory-compliant outputs.

This role is well suited for experienced statistical programmers who are ready to take ownership of complex deliverables and mentor junior team members.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain SAS or equivalent programming code to generate analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) in accordance with the Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and programming specifications

  • Ensure all statistical programming outputs meet internal quality standards, sponsor expectations, and regulatory requirements

  • Perform validation programming and collaborate with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and review findings

  • Maintain comprehensive and inspection-ready documentation, including validation records, quality control outputs, and program logs

  • Manage workload across multiple studies, adjusting priorities and timelines to meet project milestones

  • Develop dataset and output specifications of moderate to high complexity, anticipating potential programming challenges and minimizing rework

  • Lead and contribute to internal project meetings, ensuring timely communication of risks, progress, and action items

  • Act as lead statistical programmer on assigned studies, directing programming activities of other team members and reviewing deliverables

  • Review key study documents, including SAPs, annotated CRFs, mock shells, and database designs, providing constructive feedback to improve efficiency

  • Participate in sponsor interactions, study kickoff meetings, and bid defense activities as the statistical programming representative

  • Mentor and support junior programmers through training, review of work, and process guidance

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, Work Instructions, and applicable regulatory guidelines, including ICH standards

  • Support the transfer of programming deliverables and perform additional duties as required


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related discipline

  • Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in statistical programming, preferably within a clinical trial or CRO environment

  • Strong proficiency in SAS programming; experience with other statistical software is an advantage

  • Proven experience developing and validating clinical trial TLFs and analysis datasets

  • Solid understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory submission requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work on global clinical trials supporting novel FDA- and EMA-approved therapies

  • Be part of a high-performing, collaborative biostatistics and statistical programming team

  • Access structured career development, technical training, and leadership opportunities

  • Contribute directly to data-driven decision-making in clinical development

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive total rewards program


Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Syneos Health reserves the right to modify responsibilities based on business needs. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable regulations.