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Sr. Statistical Programmer

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
6-10+ years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 4, 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: Yesterday
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: 25104350
Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Overview

Syneos Health®, a globally recognized biopharmaceutical solutions organization, is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to support clinical development programs through high-quality statistical programming deliverables. This role involves leading programming activities for clinical trials, developing complex datasets and outputs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring programming teams across multiple studies.

The position requires strong expertise in SAS programming, deep understanding of clinical trial data standards, and the ability to manage concurrent projects in a regulated environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate statistical programming code using SAS or equivalent software to generate analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures in accordance with Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and programming specifications

  • Ensure programming outputs meet quality, regulatory, and project-specific standards

  • Perform independent validation programming and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams

  • Maintain compliance with applicable SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements

  • Create and maintain complete, inspection-ready programming documentation, including QC and validation records

  • Manage workload across multiple projects, adapting to changing timelines and priorities while ensuring on-time delivery

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

  • Actively participate in internal project meetings, providing technical input and status updates

  • Lead internal programming discussions, ensuring clear communication, accurate documentation, and timely follow-up on action items

  • Estimate timelines accurately and deliver programming milestones within agreed schedules

  • Serve as Lead Statistical Programmer on assigned studies, directing and reviewing the work of junior programmers

  • Review key project documentation including SAPs, mock shells, annotated CRFs, and database designs, providing feedback to improve efficiency and quality

  • Represent statistical programming in sponsor meetings, study kickoffs, and bid defense discussions when required

  • Mentor and support programming team members through training, work review, and process guidance

  • Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the statistical programming function

  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned; minimal travel may be required


Education and Experience Requirements

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

  • 6–10+ years of hands-on statistical programming experience, preferably within a clinical trials or CRO environment

  • Extensive experience with SAS programming for clinical trial data analysis

  • Demonstrated ability to lead study-level programming activities and mentor junior programmers

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory expectations


Technical and Professional Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in SAS programming for TFLs and analysis datasets

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial documentation and statistical workflows

  • Familiarity with regulatory standards such as ICH guidelines

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, global teams


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® operates in more than 110 countries and has supported 94% of all novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products in the past five years. The organization has delivered over 200 clinical studies across 73,000 global sites, accelerating the development of innovative therapies worldwide.


Additional Information

  • Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

  • Equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered

  • This job description does not constitute an employment contract

  • Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment regulations


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