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Principal Statistical (R) Programmer (North America Only)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
8-12+ years
Not Disclosed
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
10 Feb. 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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 (R) Programmer – Clinical Trials (North America Only)
Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Company: Syneos Health
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 25105752-OTHLOC-1500-2DIA-2DR

About the Company

Syneos Health is a globally integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization delivering clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to accelerate therapy approvals worldwide. With operations across 110+ countries, the organization supports sponsors in optimizing regulatory submissions, data strategy, and end-to-end drug development.

Role Overview

The Principal Statistical (R) Programmer is a senior-level technical leader within the Biometrics function, responsible for advanced statistical programming, regulatory-compliant dataset generation, and oversight of complex global clinical trials.

This role requires deep expertise in R programming within regulated clinical environments, strong SAS proficiency, and extensive experience implementing CDISC standards. The position is open exclusively to candidates authorized to work in North America without sponsorship.

Experience Required

  • 8–12+ years of statistical programming experience in clinical trials or CRO settings

  • Demonstrated industry experience using R for clinical trial programming (mandatory)

  • Advanced SAS programming expertise

  • Proven leadership of complex, multi-study or global programming initiatives

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

  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions to agencies such as FDA or EMA preferred

  • Prior mentoring or team leadership experience

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant programming experience will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Statistical Programming

  • Develop and validate R and SAS programs to produce tables, listings, figures, and derived datasets per Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

  • Ensure outputs meet regulatory, sponsor, and quality standards

  • Perform validation programming and discrepancy resolution

Regulatory & CDISC Compliance

  • Serve as subject matter expert for CDISC standards including SDTM and ADaM

  • Conduct compliance reviews of submission-ready datasets and documentation (e.g., Define.xml)

  • Maintain inspection-ready programming documentation aligned with ICH and SOP guidelines

Leadership & Oversight

  • Act as Lead Statistical Programmer on assigned studies

  • Direct programming deliverables across concurrent projects

  • Review SAPs, annotated CRFs, mock shells, and programming specifications to improve efficiency

  • Provide technical mentorship and conduct internal training sessions

Project & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage timelines across multiple projects with competing priorities

  • Communicate risks and mitigation strategies to management

  • Participate in sponsor meetings, kickoff sessions, and bid defense presentations

  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely transfer of deliverables

Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Contribute to macro development and programming tool standardization

  • Support SOP and policy development within the Biometrics team

  • Stay current with evolving industry standards and regulatory expectations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related scientific discipline (advanced degree preferred)

  • Advanced R programming expertise in clinical trial environments

  • Strong SAS programming skills

  • In-depth understanding of the clinical drug development lifecycle

  • Knowledge of electronic submission requirements and global regulatory frameworks

  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Minimal travel may be required

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range is aligned with senior-level statistical programming roles in North America. Salary will be determined based on experience, technical depth, therapeutic expertise, and leadership scope.

Benefits may include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility

  • Performance-based incentives

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave

Role Impact

This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality regulatory submissions, maintaining CDISC compliance, and delivering accurate statistical outputs that directly influence drug approval decisions. As a principal-level contributor, you will shape programming standards, improve operational efficiency, and serve as a trusted expert within the Biometrics organization.

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