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Principal Statistical Programmer Fsp

Cytel
Cytel
7+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 17, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Principal Statistical Programmer – FSP
Location: India (Multiple Locations, including Remote options)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Statistical Programming – FSP
Job ID: 645
Posting Date: April 10, 2025


Position Overview

This sponsor-dedicated role places you fully embedded with a leading global pharmaceutical client. As a Principal Statistical Programmer, you will work independently or with minimal supervision, lead statistical programming deliverables, and oversee CRO teams to ensure consistent, high-quality outputs in support of clinical development. Your work will directly contribute to high-stakes submissions and impactful studies across therapeutic areas.


Key Responsibilities

  • Generate ADaM specifications, datasets, reviewer’s guides, and define.xml files.

  • Develop and validate SAS programs for complex listings, tables, and graphs.

  • Deliver validated SAS and/or R outputs tailored to clinical program needs.

  • Oversee CRO programming teams across multiple studies to ensure quality and timeline compliance.

  • Support clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, DSURs, and exploratory analyses.

  • Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and electronic submission guidelines.

  • Contribute to and maintain programming standards, tools, outputs, and macro libraries.

  • Review and/or author data transfer specifications, CRFs, edit check specifications, and validation plans.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to achieve study and project goals.

  • Author or review SOPs and Work Instructions related to statistical programming.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.

  • Minimum 7+ years experience in statistical programming within Biotech/Pharma or CRO settings.

  • Strong SAS programming capabilities and knowledge of clinical development procedures.

  • Advanced experience with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM, Define.xml).

  • Familiarity with clinical trial methodologies, FDA/ICH regulations, and submission practices.

  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead programming activities.

  • Strong leadership and communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with pharmacokinetic data and in the neuroscience therapeutic area.

  • Proficiency in R, Python, Java, Shiny, Markdown, or tools like Unix/Linux and Git.


Work Locations (India)

  • Remote – Pune, Maharashtra

  • Navi Mumbai, Mumbai

  • Lohia-Jain IT Park, Pune

  • Building 3A/3B, Hyderabad

  • Bangalore

  • Ahmedabad