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Statistical Programmer

Sun Pharma
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote, India, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill

Statistical Programmer

Location: Remote / Hybrid
Department: Biometrics / Statistical Programming
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Summary

The Statistical Programmer is responsible for leading and supporting statistical programming activities across clinical development programs. The role involves developing, validating, and maintaining clinical trial datasets, statistical outputs, and regulatory submission packages in compliance with CDISC standards and global regulatory requirements.

The incumbent will collaborate with Biostatistics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Writing, and external service providers to deliver high-quality programming outputs that support clinical studies, regulatory submissions, and scientific decision-making.

The position requires strong expertise in SAS programming, CDISC implementation, regulatory submissions, and clinical trial data standards.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming Leadership

  • Lead statistical programming activities across assigned therapeutic areas, compounds, or clinical development programs.

  • Manage programming deliverables for multiple studies and projects simultaneously.

  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality programming outputs aligned with project timelines and regulatory requirements.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for statistical programming processes and standards.


CDISC Standards Implementation

  • Develop and maintain CDISC-compliant datasets and documentation.

  • Create and review:

    • SDTM Mapping Specifications

    • ADaM Specifications

    • Dataset Metadata

    • Data Validation Documentation

  • Ensure implementation of:

    • CDISC SDTM Standards

    • ADaM Standards

    • TAUG Requirements

    • Industry Best Practices


Dataset Programming & Validation

  • Develop, validate, and maintain SAS programs for:

    • SDTM Dataset Creation

    • ADaM Dataset Development

    • Analysis Dataset Generation

    • Data Transformation Activities

  • Perform quality control and validation activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.

  • Support data review and analysis activities throughout the study lifecycle.


Tables, Listings & Figures (TLFs)

  • Develop and validate SAS programs for:

    • Statistical Tables

    • Patient Listings

    • Clinical Figures

    • Safety Outputs

    • Efficacy Outputs

  • Review and verify statistical outputs against Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).

  • Ensure consistency and quality of study reporting deliverables.


Regulatory Submission Support

  • Prepare programming deliverables required for global regulatory submissions.

  • Develop and support:

    • Define.xml

    • Annotated CRF (aCRF)

    • Clinical Study Data Reviewer’s Guide (cSDRG)

    • Analysis Data Reviewer’s Guide (ADRG)

    • Analysis Results Metadata (ARM)

    • eCTD Submission Components

  • Support submissions to:

    • FDA

    • EMA

    • PMDA

    • Other Global Regulatory Agencies

  • Respond to regulatory authority requests related to datasets and programming deliverables.


Study Documentation & Standards

  • Develop and maintain programming documentation following departmental SOPs and standards.

  • Participate in:

    • CRF Annotation

    • SAP Review

    • TLF Specification Development

    • Dataset Documentation Review

  • Ensure complete audit readiness and traceability of programming deliverables.


Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Contribute to development and enhancement of:

    • Programming Standards

    • SOPs

    • Macros

    • Automation Tools

    • Best Practices

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and compliance.

  • Support innovation initiatives within Statistical Programming.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with:

  • Biostatistics

  • Clinical Data Management

  • Clinical Operations

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Medical Writing

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Clinical Development Teams

  • External CROs and Functional Service Providers

  • Participate in project meetings and provide programming expertise.

  • Communicate risks, timelines, and deliverables effectively to stakeholders.


Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

  • Mentor junior programmers and new team members.

  • Provide technical guidance on SAS programming and CDISC implementation.

  • Support training initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities.

  • Contribute to departmental competency development programs.


Educational Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:

  • Statistics

  • Mathematics

  • Computer Science

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Biotechnology

  • Biostatistics

  • Related Scientific Discipline

Preferred

  • Advanced degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.

  • SAS Certification(s).


Experience Requirements

Required

  • Experience in Statistical Programming within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research industry.

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • SAS Programming

    • Clinical Trial Data Analysis

    • Regulatory Submissions

    • CDISC Standards