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Manager 2, Statistical Programming

Sun Pharma
4+ years
INR 12-18LPA
Gurgaon, Remote, India
10 June 15, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid, Remote 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, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, 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 Summary

The Manager II – Statistical Programming is responsible for leading statistical programming activities across one or more Phase I-IV clinical studies. This role involves managing end-to-end programming deliverables, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards and regulatory requirements, supporting global submissions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outputs within established timelines.

The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), contribute to programming standards and process improvements, and mentor junior programmers while supporting clinical development programs.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming Leadership

  • Lead statistical programming activities for therapeutic areas, compounds, or indications across multiple studies.

  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality programming outputs for assigned projects.

  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor programming activities throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Act as a programming lead and SME on assigned studies.

CDISC Standards & Dataset Development

  • Develop and maintain programming documentation according to organizational standards.

  • Create and review CDISC-compliant SDTM mapping specifications.

  • Develop ADaM specifications and associated documentation.

  • Ensure implementation of CDISC standards, TAUGs, and regulatory guidance.

Programming & Analysis Deliverables

  • Develop and oversee SAS programs for:

    • SDTM Datasets

    • ADaM Datasets

    • Tables

    • Listings

    • Figures (TLFs)

  • Support study reports, regulatory submissions, and ad hoc/post hoc analyses.

  • Perform end-to-end programming activities independently.

Regulatory Submission Support

  • Prepare and manage regulatory submission deliverables including:

    • Annotated CRF (aCRF)

    • Define.xml

    • cSDRG

    • ADRG

    • ARM

  • Handle Pinnacle 21 (P21) validation activities.

  • Support submissions to:

    • FDA

    • EMA

    • PMDA

    • Other global regulatory authorities

  • Address regulatory agency queries in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Process Improvement & Standards

  • Develop and maintain standard and utility SAS macros.

  • Contribute to programming libraries, standards, and best practices.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the programming function.

Study Documentation & Review

  • Participate in CRF annotation activities.

  • Review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).

  • Review TLF specifications and outputs.

  • Ensure programming deliverables comply with quality standards and regulatory expectations.

Mentorship & Team Development

  • Mentor and coach junior programmers and new hires.

  • Provide technical guidance on SAS programming and CDISC implementation.

  • Support knowledge sharing and capability development across the team.


Educational Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Statistics

  • Computer Science

  • Mathematics

  • Engineering

  • Life Sciences

  • Related Scientific Discipline


Experience Requirements

Required

  • Minimum 4+ years of statistical programming experience.

  • Experience processing clinical trial data within:

    • Biotechnology Companies

    • Pharmaceutical Companies

    • CROs

    • Healthcare Research Organizations

Preferred

  • Prior Programming Team Lead (PTL) experience.

  • Experience supporting global regulatory submissions.


Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Advanced SAS Programming

  • CDISC SDTM & ADaM Standards

  • Pinnacle 21 Validation

  • Define.xml Development

  • TLF Programming

  • Clinical Trial Data Analysis

  • Regulatory Submission Support

  • NDA / ANDA Submission Knowledge

Preferred Technical Skills

  • R Programming

  • Python Programming

  • SAS Certifications

Domain Knowledge

  • Clinical Development Processes

  • Statistical Concepts & Methodologies

  • Clinical Trial Design

  • FDA, EMA & PMDA Guidelines

  • CDISC TAUG Implementation

  • eCTD, sdTCG, DSC Standards

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

  • Team Leadership

  • Mentoring & Coaching

  • Problem Solving

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Strong Communication Skills

  • Collaboration & Teamwork

  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environment