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Principal Statistical Programmer

Iqvia
IQVIA
8-12 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills:

Principal Statistical Programmer

Location: Bangalore, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 8–12+ Years in Statistical Programming or Clinical Data Programming
Application Deadline: May 9, 2026
Industry: Clinical Research / Biostatistics / Pharmaceutical


Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically advanced Principal Statistical Programmer to lead statistical programming activities for complex clinical research projects and global pharmaceutical studies. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and quality of statistical programming deliverables while supporting advanced clinical trial data analysis and regulatory compliance activities.

This leadership role is ideal for professionals with deep expertise in SAS programming, CDISC standards, ADaM, SDTM, clinical trial datasets, and statistical programming workflows within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming & Clinical Data Processing

  • Develop and validate:
    • Complex clinical datasets
    • Statistical outputs
    • Analysis datasets
    • Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)
  • Ensure all programming deliverables comply with:
    • CDISC standards
    • ADaM models
    • SDTM standards
    • Regulatory requirements
  • Support clinical trial data analysis activities with accurate and high-quality statistical programming solutions.

Technical Leadership & Methodology Support

  • Provide technical expertise and guidance on:
    • Statistical methodologies
    • SAS programming best practices
    • Clinical trial data standards
    • Validation approaches
  • Lead initiatives to improve:
    • Programming workflows
    • Automation processes
    • Statistical programming tools and techniques
  • Drive innovation and operational efficiency within statistical programming functions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:
    • Biostatisticians
    • Clinical Data Managers
    • Clinical Research Teams
    • Sponsors
    • Internal stakeholders
  • Support optimization of statistical programming processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

  • Mentor, guide, and support junior programmers and programming teams.
  • Ensure adherence to:
    • Programming standards
    • SOPs
    • Validation practices
    • Quality control procedures
  • Foster professional growth and technical development within the statistical programming team.

Project Management & Quality Oversight

  • Manage multiple programming projects and timelines effectively.
  • Coordinate:
    • Task assignments
    • Resource planning
    • Deliverable tracking
    • Workflow management
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs within strict deadlines.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive clinical and project-related information.

Data Analysis & Problem Solving

  • Analyze and interpret:
    • Complex statistical data
    • Clinical datasets
    • Financial and operational data where required
  • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve programming and data-related challenges efficiently.

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Required Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:
    • Statistics
    • Computer Science
    • Mathematics
    • Data Science
    • Biostatistics
    • Or related technical/scientific disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree preferred in:
    • Statistics
    • Biostatistics
    • Computer Science
    • Data Analytics
    • Or related fields