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Senior Statistical Programmer (Clinical Pharmacology)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5-8 years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad, 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 accelerates customer success 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 emphasis on career growth and development

  • Inclusive and collaborative environment

  • Purpose-driven mission: “Driven to Deliver”


Role Overview

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

This role focuses on 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 custom programs using SAS or similar tools

  • Generate:

    • Summary tables

    • Data listings

    • Graphs

    • Derived datasets

  • Follow Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP) and programming specifications


2. Data Standards & Deliverables

  • Work with:

    • ADaM datasets

    • SDTM datasets

    • TFLs (Tables, Figures, Listings)

  • Ensure outputs meet quality, regulatory, and sponsor requirements


3. Validation & Quality Control

  • Perform validation programming

  • Identify and resolve discrepancies

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • SOPs and Work Instructions (WIs)

    • Regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH)


4. Project & Timeline Management

  • Manage multiple studies simultaneously

  • Prioritize tasks and adapt to changing timelines

  • Provide accurate effort estimates and meet deadlines

  • Anticipate programming challenges and propose solutions


5. Documentation & Inspection Readiness

  • Maintain:

    • Complete project documentation

    • Testing and quality control records

  • Ensure audit and inspection readiness


6. Leadership & Oversight

  • Act as Lead Statistical Programmer

  • Direct and monitor programming activities of team members

  • Review:

    • Statistical Analysis Plans

    • Programming specifications

    • Annotated CRFs

    • Database designs

  • Provide feedback to improve efficiency and reduce rework


7. Collaboration & Communication

  • Work with:

    • Biostatisticians

    • Programmers

    • Cross-functional teams

  • Participate in:

    • Sponsor meetings

    • Kickoff meetings

    • Bid defense meetings

  • Communicate progress, risks, and issues effectively


8. Training & Mentoring

  • Mentor junior programmers

  • Develop and deliver training materials

  • Support onboarding and skill development


9. Additional Responsibilities

  • Conduct internal meetings and ensure follow-ups

  • Support business initiatives and project needs

  • 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

  • Hands-on 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 frameworks (ICH, GCP)


Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities

  • High attention to detail and quality


Role Summary

The Senior Statistical Programmer is responsible for:

  • Developing and validating clinical trial datasets and outputs

  • Leading programming activities across studies

  • Ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, and timely delivery

  • Supporting clinical pharmacology and early-phase research


Work Environment

  • Hybrid work model (Hyderabad)

  • Collaborative global team

  • Opportunities for career advancement and leadership


Additional Information

  • Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

  • Equivalent qualifications and experience may be considered

  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity

  • Provides reasonable accommodations where applicable


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