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Senior Statistical Programmer (Sr Stat Programmer)

Iqvia
IQVIA
8+ years
Not Disclosed
Kochi, Kolkata, India
2 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology

Senior Statistical Programmer (Sr Stat Programmer)

Location: Kochi, India / Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 8+ Years in Statistical Programming or Clinical Data Programming
Application Deadline: May 9, 2026
Industry: Clinical Research / Biostatistics / Pharmaceutical


Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Senior Statistical Programmer to lead statistical programming activities for complex clinical studies and global pharmaceutical projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, validating, and managing statistical programming solutions, analysis datasets, reporting outputs, and integrated database systems that support clinical research and drug development activities.

This role is ideal for professionals with deep expertise in SAS programming, statistical analysis, clinical trial data processing, and biostatistics within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming & Clinical Data Analysis

  • Perform, coordinate, and oversee:
    • Statistical programming
    • Data analysis programming
    • Validation activities
    • Statistical reporting deliverables
  • Develop:
    • Statistical tables
    • Figures
    • Listings (TFLs)
    • Analysis datasets
    • Derived datasets
  • Support internal and external clinical research projects through high-quality programming solutions.

Database Integration & Quality Control

  • Program and coordinate integration of databases from:
    • Multiple studies
    • Different data sources
    • Cross-functional clinical systems
  • Perform database quality control checks and validation activities.
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of clinical trial data outputs.

Programming Documentation & Process Development

  • Develop and maintain:
    • Programming specifications
    • Documentation plans
    • Validation documentation
    • Technical programming standards
  • Support implementation and validation of:
    • New programming technologies
    • SAS macros
    • Automation tools
    • Statistical applications
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across programming and clinical data workflows.

Project Leadership & Client Support

  • Act as Statistical Programming Team Lead for:
    • Complex single studies
    • Multi-study programs
    • Global clinical research projects
  • Collaborate with:
    • Biostatisticians
    • Clinical Data Managers
    • Sponsors
    • Internal project teams
  • Provide technical consultation and strategic programming support to internal and external stakeholders.

Budget & Resource Management

  • Understand project scope, timelines, and budget assumptions.
  • Support:
    • Resource forecasting
    • Out-of-scope management
    • Revenue forecasting
    • Work estimation
  • Ensure project deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.

Training & Mentorship

  • Provide training, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior programmers and team members.
  • Support team development and best practice implementation across statistical programming activities.

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:
    • Computer Science
    • Statistics
    • Mathematics
    • Data Science
    • Biostatistics
    • Information Technology
    • Or related technical/scientific disciplines

OR

  • Master’s Degree in:
    • Computer Science
    • Statistics
    • Biostatistics
    • Data Analytics
    • Or related fields

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may also be considered.


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in:
    • Statistical Programming
    • Clinical Data Programming
    • Biostatistics
    • Pharmaceutical or CRO environments
  • Strong expertise in:
    • SAS Programming
    • Clinical trial data standards
    • Statistical reporting
    • Analysis dataset development
    • Database integration
  • Good understanding of:
    • Clinical drug development processes
    • Clinical trial methodologies
    • Statistical analysis workflows

Freshers are not eligible for this role.