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Sr Statistical Programmer

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote
10 April 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or statistical discipline Equivalent experience may be considered 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

Job Title: Senior Statistical Programmer

Company: Syneos Health


Skill Area: Statistical Programming – Clinical Data Analysis


Role Overview:

The Senior Statistical Programmer is responsible for developing and validating statistical programs to generate clinical trial outputs such as tables, listings, and graphs. The role ensures high-quality data analysis, supports biostatistics teams, and contributes to regulatory submissions.


About the Company:

Syneos Health is a fully integrated life sciences organization that supports drug development and commercialization. It partners with global innovators to deliver clinical, regulatory, and safety solutions.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Statistical Programming

  • Develop programs using SAS or other statistical software

  • Generate:

    • Summary tables

    • Data listings

    • Graphs

    • Derived datasets

  • Follow Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and programming specifications


2. Validation & Quality Control

  • Perform validation programming to ensure accuracy

  • Identify and resolve discrepancies

  • Ensure outputs meet quality and regulatory standards


3. Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain complete and organized project documentation

  • Ensure inspection readiness

  • Follow SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), and ICH guidelines


4. Project & Time Management

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

  • Adapt to timeline or priority changes efficiently


5. Dataset & Specification Development

  • Develop dataset specifications based on study requirements

  • Define variables clearly for analysis and reporting

  • Anticipate and resolve programming challenges


6. Leadership & Team Coordination

  • Act as Lead Statistical Programmer

  • Guide and monitor junior programmers

  • Review:

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP)

    • Annotated CRFs

    • Programming specifications


7. Meetings & Stakeholder Communication

  • Participate in:

    • Internal project meetings

    • Sponsor meetings

    • Kick-off and bid defense meetings

  • Provide updates on progress and issues

  • Contribute ideas and solutions


8. Training & Mentorship

  • Mentor junior team members

  • Develop and deliver training materials

  • Review team outputs and provide feedback


9. Additional Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely delivery of programming outputs

  • Support business and project needs

  • Occasional travel may be required


Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or statistical discipline

  • Equivalent experience may be considered


Experience Required:

  • Extensive experience in SAS programming

  • Experience in clinical trial environment preferred


Required Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of SAS or statistical programming tools

  • Understanding of clinical trial data and analysis

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects


Work Environment:

  • Fast-paced, project-driven environment

  • Collaborative team structure

  • Interaction with global stakeholders


Additional Information:

  • Role may include minimal travel

  • Responsibilities may evolve based on project needs

  • Equal opportunity employer

  • Compliance with global employment and regulatory standards