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Senior Statistical Programmer (Clinical Pharmacology)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5-8 years
Not Disclosed
Remote, India, India
10 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated life sciences services organization that supports customers across the drug development and commercialization lifecycle.

Key Highlights

  • 25,000+ employees globally

  • Supported:

    • 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs

    • 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • Extensive experience across global clinical trials

Work Culture

  • Strong focus on career growth and development

  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment

  • Purpose-driven approach: “Driven to Deliver”


Role Overview

Position: Senior Statistical Programmer (Clinical Pharmacology)
Location: Gurugram, India (Hybrid)

This role involves leading statistical programming activities for clinical pharmacology studies, including development of datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TFLs), while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and project timelines.


Key Responsibilities

1. Statistical Programming & Analysis

  • Develop programs using SAS or other software

  • Generate:

    • Summary tables

    • Data listings

    • Graphs

    • Derived datasets

  • Follow Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP) and programming specifications


2. Data Standards & Deliverables

  • Work on:

    • ADaM datasets

    • SDTM datasets

    • TFLs (Tables, Figures, Listings)

  • Ensure outputs meet quality and regulatory standards


3. Validation & Quality Control

  • Perform validation programming

  • Identify and resolve discrepancies

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

    • WIs (Work Instructions)

    • Regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH)


4. Project & Timeline Management

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Plan and prioritize tasks based on deadlines

  • Adapt to changing timelines and priorities

  • Provide accurate effort estimates for programming activities


5. Documentation & Inspection Readiness

  • Maintain:

    • Complete project documentation

    • Testing and validation records

  • Ensure audit and inspection readiness


6. Leadership & Mentoring

  • Act as Lead Statistical Programmer

  • Guide and oversee junior programmers

  • Review:

    • Statistical Analysis Plans

    • Programming specifications

    • Annotated CRFs

  • Provide feedback to improve efficiency and quality


7. Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with:

    • Biostatisticians

    • Programmers

    • Cross-functional teams

  • Participate in:

    • Sponsor meetings

    • Kickoff meetings

    • Bid defense meetings

  • Communicate progress, risks, and issues effectively


8. Training & Knowledge Sharing

  • Mentor junior team members

  • Develop and deliver training materials

  • Support onboarding and skill development


9. Additional Responsibilities

  • Conduct and lead internal meetings

  • Ensure timely follow-up on action items

  • Support business needs and additional assigned tasks

  • Minimal travel as required


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or statistical discipline (preferred)

  • Equivalent experience may be considered


Experience

  • 5–8 years of statistical programming experience

  • Strong experience in:

    • End-to-end programming activities

    • Clinical trial environments

  • Experience with:

    • ADaM, SDTM, and TFL development

  • Exposure to:

    • Early phase studies

    • PK/PD (Clinical Pharmacology) trials (preferred)


Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in SAS programming (or equivalent tools)

  • Strong understanding of clinical data standards

  • Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (ICH, GCP)


Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities

  • Attention to detail and quality focus


Role Summary

The Senior Statistical Programmer is responsible for:

  • Developing and validating clinical trial datasets and outputs

  • Leading programming activities across studies

  • Ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery

  • Supporting clinical pharmacology and early-phase research


Work Environment

  • Hybrid work model (Gurugram)

  • Collaborative global team setting

  • Opportunities for leadership and career advancement


Additional Information

  • Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

  • Equivalent qualifications and experience will be considered

  • Committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity

  • Provides reasonable accommodations where applicable


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