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Senior Statistical Programmer (Sdtm)- Hybrid (Hyderabad /Gurugram)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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 (SDTM) – Hybrid (Hyderabad / Gurugram)

Location: Hyderabad / Gurugram, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5+ years
Job ID: 25103411


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization focused on accelerating customer success. With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, we deliver innovative clinical, medical affairs, and commercial solutions to support modern drug development.

Our Clinical Development model places the patient and customer at the center of every process. By simplifying workflows and enhancing efficiency, we enable faster delivery of therapies while maintaining high-quality standards.

At Syneos Health, we are committed to career development, technical training, and fostering a culture of inclusion, where diverse perspectives drive innovation and collaboration.


Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer (SDTM) to join our hybrid team in Hyderabad or Gurugram. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical programming, SDTM dataset creation, and CDISC standards compliance. You will lead programming for safety and efficacy datasets, manage multiple clinical trials, and mentor junior programmers.

This role requires collaboration with Biostatisticians, Clinical Data Management teams, and project stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of clinical trial data for regulatory submissions.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Programming & SDTM Expertise

  • Develop SDTM datasets, annotated CRFs, SDTM specifications, and e-submission deliverables (DEFINE, SDRG)

  • Program summary tables, listings, graphs, and derived datasets per Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and programming specifications

  • Perform validation programming, quality checks, and resolve discrepancies with Biostatisticians and project teams

  • Maintain organized, inspection-ready documentation and programming archives

Project Leadership & Mentoring

  • Lead programming activities across multiple clinical trials with a minimum of 1+ year lead experience

  • Review deliverables and provide guidance to junior programmers

  • Participate in sponsor meetings, study kickoffs, and bid defense presentations as the statistical programming lead

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work with cross-functional teams including Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, and Study Leads

  • Communicate progress, risks, and programming challenges effectively to internal and client stakeholders

  • Contribute insights and solutions in team discussions and project planning

Compliance & Process Management

  • Ensure adherence to CDISC SDTM standards, SOPs, Work Instructions, and regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA)

  • Anticipate potential programming challenges, optimize workflows, and improve productivity

  • Support FSP or full-service projects, ensuring deliverables meet sponsor and regulatory expectations


Qualifications & Experience

Required:

  • Graduate degree in a scientific or statistical discipline or equivalent professional experience

  • 5+ years of statistical programming experience in clinical trials with SDTM datasets

  • Hands-on experience with SAS or other statistical programming software

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, therapeutic areas (Oncology, Neurology, etc.), and CDISC standards

  • Proven experience leading clinical trial programming projects and mentoring junior team members

  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred:

  • Experience in Functional Service Provider (FSP) or CRO environments

  • Exposure across multiple clinical phases (Phase I–IV)

  • SME-level review and e-submission experience


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Lead high-impact SDTM programming projects supporting global clinical trials

  • Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment

  • Mentor junior programmers and contribute to professional development initiatives

  • Gain exposure to complex clinical trials and regulatory submission processes

  • Be part of a global organization that values diversity, inclusion, and career growth


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