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Sr Statistical Programmer(Adam & Tlf)

Syneos Health
5-10 years
INR 8-14 LPA
Yerawada, India
10 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Role Summary

The Senior Statistical Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and delivering clinical trial datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) to support statistical analyses and regulatory submissions.

This role acts as a technical lead on studies and collaborates with:

  • Biostatisticians

  • Data Managers

  • Clinical Teams

  • Regulatory Teams

  • Sponsors

The position requires strong expertise in:

  • SAS Programming

  • CDISC Standards

  • ADaM Dataset Development

  • TLF Generation

  • Regulatory Submission Support


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming

Programming Development

  • Develop SAS programs for:

    • Analysis Datasets (ADaM)

    • Tables

    • Listings

    • Figures (TLFs)

  • Create derived datasets according to Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).

Data Analysis Support

  • Generate statistical outputs for:

    • Clinical Studies

    • Regulatory Submissions

    • Integrated Analyses


CDISC & ADaM Programming

ADaM Dataset Development

  • Create and validate CDISC-compliant ADaM datasets.

  • Ensure adherence to sponsor and regulatory requirements.

Standards Compliance

Work according to:

  • CDISC Standards

  • ADaM Implementation Guide

  • SDTM Standards

  • FDA Submission Requirements

  • ICH Guidelines


TLF Generation

Tables, Listings & Figures

  • Produce high-quality TLF outputs.

  • Validate statistical outputs.

  • Ensure consistency with SAP specifications.

Output Quality Control

  • Review outputs for accuracy.

  • Resolve discrepancies with statisticians and project teams.


Validation & Quality Assurance

Independent Validation

  • Perform validation programming.

  • Conduct quality control reviews.

  • Verify dataset accuracy and reproducibility.

Inspection Readiness

Maintain:

  • Programming Documentation

  • Validation Documentation

  • QC Reports

  • Audit Trails


Technical Leadership

Lead Programmer Responsibilities

  • Act as Lead Statistical Programmer on assigned studies.

  • Coordinate programming activities across teams.

  • Review deliverables from junior programmers.

Project Oversight

Review:

  • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

  • Annotated CRFs

  • Programming Specifications

  • Mock Shells

  • Dataset Specifications


Stakeholder Collaboration

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

  • Biostatistics

  • Clinical Data Management

  • Medical Writing

  • Clinical Operations

  • Regulatory Affairs

Sponsor Interaction

Participate in:

  • Sponsor Meetings

  • Kickoff Meetings

  • Bid Defense Meetings


Mentoring & Training

Knowledge Sharing

  • Mentor junior programmers.

  • Review programming work.

  • Develop internal training materials.

  • Support onboarding activities.


Required Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Statistics

  • Mathematics

  • Computer Science

  • Life Sciences

  • Related Scientific Discipline

OR

Equivalent combination of education and programming experience.


Experience Required

Mandatory Experience

Statistical Programming

  • Minimum 5+ years of SAS Programming experience.

Clinical Research

  • Experience in:

    • CRO Industry

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

    • Clinical Trial Programming


Technical Skills Required

Programming Languages

Mandatory

  • SAS

Preferred

  • R Programming

  • SQL


Clinical Programming Expertise

Strong Experience In

  • ADaM Dataset Development

  • TLF Generation

  • Clinical Trial Reporting

  • Statistical Programming Validation


CDISC Standards

Required

  • CDISC SDTM

  • CDISC ADaM

Regulatory Knowledge

  • FDA Submission Standards

  • ICH Guidelines

  • Clinical Trial Regulations


Integrated Analysis Experience

Preferred

  • ISS (Integrated Summary of Safety)

  • ISE (Integrated Summary of Efficacy)

  • Pooling Studies

  • Cross-Study Analysis


Soft Skills Required

Communication Skills

  • Excellent written communication

  • Strong verbal communication

  • Client interaction skills

Professional Skills

  • Problem-solving

  • Time management

  • Attention to detail

  • Critical thinking

  • Multitasking

Leadership Skills

  • Team mentoring

  • Project coordination

  • Stakeholder management


Travel Requirement

✈️ Minimal travel may be required.