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Manager 1, Statistical Programming

Sun Pharma
8+ years
Not Disclosed
Gurgaon, Gurugram, Remote, India, India
10 May 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Manager 1 – Statistical Programming

Location

Gurgaon, India (Remote/Hybrid)

Department

Global Clinical Development – R&D

Company

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd


Role Overview

The Manager 1 – Statistical Programming is responsible for leading clinical trial programming activities across multiple studies, ensuring high-quality, regulatory-compliant statistical outputs for clinical development and global regulatory submissions.

This role combines hands-on SAS programming expertise with team leadership and regulatory submission support.


Key Responsibilities

1. Statistical Programming Leadership

  • Lead programming activities for clinical studies and therapeutic areas

  • Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of programming outputs

  • Work across multiple global studies and stakeholders


2. Clinical Data Standards & CDISC Implementation

  • Develop SDTM and ADaM datasets using CDISC standards

  • Create mapping specifications and programming documentation

  • Maintain compliance with global clinical data standards


3. SAS Programming & Analysis

  • Develop and validate SAS programs for:

    • SDTM datasets

    • ADaM datasets

    • Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)

  • Support ad hoc and post hoc statistical analyses

  • Contribute to automation and macro development


4. Regulatory Submission Support

  • Prepare regulatory submission packages including:

    • define.xml

    • aCRF

    • SDRG / ADRG

    • ARM and eCRT packages

  • Support submissions for FDA, EMA, PMDA, and other authorities

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams for submission readiness


5. Clinical Documentation & Review

  • Review SAP (Statistical Analysis Plan)

  • Participate in CRF annotation

  • Review TLF specifications and outputs

  • Ensure consistency and compliance across documentation


6. Standards & Process Development

  • Develop and maintain SAS macros and programming standards

  • Contribute to SOP development and departmental guidelines

  • Participate in SME (Subject Matter Expert) initiatives


7. Leadership & Mentoring

  • Mentor junior statisticians and programmers

  • Guide new hires on programming standards and processes

  • Provide technical leadership across teams


8. Collaboration & Project Management

  • Coordinate with clinical, biostatistics, regulatory, and external vendors

  • Ensure timely delivery of project milestones

  • Manage priorities and workload across multiple studies


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Mathematics

    • Engineering

    • Life Sciences

    • Or related field


Experience

  • 8+ years in clinical statistical programming

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or healthcare industry


Key Technical Skills

  • Strong SAS programming expertise

  • Knowledge of R or Python (preferred)

  • Expertise in CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM)

  • Understanding of clinical trial design and statistical concepts

  • Experience with regulatory submissions (NDA, ANDA, etc.)

  • Familiarity with ICH guidelines and global regulatory frameworks


Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to work independently in global teams

  • Leadership and mentoring capability

  • Strong attention to detail and quality focus

  • Project ownership and accountability


Core Function

This role ensures accurate, compliant, and regulatory-ready statistical programming outputs that support clinical trials, submissions, and global drug development programs.


About the Company

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is one of India’s leading global pharmaceutical companies focused on innovative and generic medicines across multiple therapeutic areas and global markets.