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Sr Clinical Programmer (Dm Sas)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Gurugram, India
10 Feb. 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: 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 (DM SAS) – Gurugram (Hybrid)

Location: Gurugram, India (Hybrid Model)
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ Years in Clinical Programming
Industry: Clinical Data Management | Biostatistics | Clinical Research
Job ID: 25105385

Job Overview

A leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking a Senior Clinical Programmer (DM SAS) to support clinical data management and programming activities. This hybrid role based in Gurugram is ideal for experienced SAS programmers with strong expertise in study builds, listings programming, CDISC mapping, and clinical database systems.

The position requires leadership in clinical programming deliverables, database development, validation, and regulatory-compliant data handling across multiple concurrent clinical studies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, validate, and maintain clinical programming solutions using SAS and related technologies.

  • Support study builds, annotated Case Report Forms (CRFs), database creation, edit checks, coding configuration, and data imports/exports.

  • Develop listings, custom reports, macros, and SAS mapping programs.

  • Perform CDISC data mapping, external/vendor data integration, and DIA compliance activities.

  • Coordinate and lead development activities across 3 to 10 concurrent clinical studies depending on scope and complexity.

  • Review study budgets, monitor scope versus actual work, and support change order processes.

  • Provide senior-level quality review of study-level and multi-study programming deliverables.

  • Participate in sponsor audits and internal audit activities.

  • Perform system integration testing, application updates, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

  • Monitor system performance, workflow alerts, and provide second-tier technical support.

  • Serve as subject matter expert for core platforms such as Medidata Rave, Oracle Inform, Oracle RDC, SAS, and related clinical systems.

  • Collaborate with Data Managers, Biostatisticians, Project Analysts, and cross-functional teams.

  • Provide training, mentorship, and technical leadership to junior programmers.

Required Experience and Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in Clinical Programming within clinical research or CRO environments.

  • Strong hands-on expertise in SAS programming, including macro development and listings programming.

  • Experience in study build activities and SAS data mapping.

  • Knowledge of CDISC standards and external/vendor data mapping.

  • Familiarity with clinical database systems such as Medidata Rave, Oracle RDC, Oracle Inform.

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Preferred Base or Advanced SAS Certification.

  • Experience across any therapeutic area is acceptable.

  • Knowledge of programming languages such as PL/SQL, SAS, C#, or VB is advantageous.

  • Strong understanding of clinical data management and regulatory compliance standards.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, matrix-structured environment.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

  • Willingness to travel up to 25% if required.

Technical Skills and Tools

  • SAS Programming (Base and Advanced)

  • Clinical Data Mapping (CDISC, Vendor Data)

  • Listings and TLF Programming

  • Database Build and Edit Check Programming

  • Medidata Rave, Oracle RDC, Oracle Inform

  • Data Integration and Validation

  • System Integration Testing and UAT

Organization Overview

The organization operates in over 110 countries with more than 29,000 professionals globally. In the last five years, it has contributed to the development of 94% of Novel FDA Approved Drugs and 95% of EMA Authorized Products, supporting over 200 studies across 73,000 sites and 675,000+ clinical trial patients worldwide.

The company promotes a patient-centric clinical development model, regulatory excellence, and continuous professional advancement.

Job Summary

The Senior Clinical Programmer (DM SAS) is responsible for developing and validating statistical and clinical programming deliverables, creating analysis datasets, generating tables, listings, and figures, and optimizing programming processes to enhance efficiency and data quality in clinical trials.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and high-quality clinical data outputs across multiple global studies.

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Qualified candidates with 5+ years of SAS-based clinical programming experience are encouraged to apply.