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Senior Statistical Programmer Fsp

Cytel
Cytel
6-8 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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

Senior Statistical Programmer – FSP (Sponsor-Dedicated)

Location: India (Remote / Pune)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Function: Statistical Programming | Biostatistics | Clinical Data Science
Work Model: Fully Remote (India-based)


Job Overview

Cytel is seeking an experienced Senior Statistical Programmer – FSP to join its sponsor-dedicated Functional Service Provider (FSP) model. In this role, you will work fully embedded with a global pharmaceutical sponsor, contributing directly to high-impact clinical development programs across Phase I–IV clinical trials. Supported by Cytel’s global programming and biostatistics expertise, you will play a critical role in clinical trial data analysis, regulatory submissions, and statistical reporting while operating with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.

This position offers a remote work model within India and exposure to global regulatory submissions and advanced analytics in a fast-growing clinical research environment.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming & Clinical Data Analysis

  • Perform data manipulation, statistical analysis, and reporting for clinical trial safety and efficacy data, including ISS and ISE, using SAS.

  • Develop, validate, and maintain CDISC-compliant SDTM and ADaM datasets in alignment with current regulatory standards.

  • Generate high-quality Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) for clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.

Quality Control & Submissions

  • Conduct production and independent QC/validation programming to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance.

  • Create and review submission-ready deliverables, including define.xml, eCRTs, and associated documentation.

  • Develop complex ad-hoc analyses and reports using raw clinical trial data.

Cross-Functional & Client Collaboration

  • Collaborate closely with biostatistics, clinical operations, data management, and sponsor teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues.

  • Communicate project status, timelines, risks, and deliverables effectively with internal stakeholders and sponsor contacts.

  • Perform study lead or project lead responsibilities when assigned, managing multiple studies simultaneously.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.

  • Master’s degree or higher is preferred.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of SAS programming experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with a Bachelor’s degree.

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or higher.

  • Demonstrated experience supporting Phase I–IV clinical trials.

  • Prior study lead experience and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects is strongly preferred.


Technical & Domain Expertise

  • Advanced expertise in SAS programming, including data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.

  • Strong hands-on experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM implementation.

  • Proven experience in QC and validation programming.

  • Proficiency in efficacy analyses and statistical outputs.

  • Working knowledge of the drug development lifecycle and regulatory expectations.

  • Hands-on experience with regulatory submissions, including define.xml and supporting documentation.

  • Therapeutic area experience in immunology, respiratory, or oncology is an added advantage.


Core Competencies

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

  • High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data quality and compliance.

  • Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight and evolving timelines.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in globally distributed, cross-cultural teams.

  • Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a sponsor-embedded environment.


Why Join Cytel

Cytel is a global leader in biostatistics, statistical programming, and clinical trial analytics, supporting top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. Through its FSP model, Cytel offers long-term project stability, exposure to cutting-edge clinical research, and continuous professional development in a collaborative and science-driven environment.