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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 leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success. With a global presence across 110 countries and over 29,000 employees, we leverage clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to deliver innovative solutions in drug development and commercialization. Our Clinical Development model places patients and customers at the center, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and compliant clinical trial outcomes.

We foster a culture of inclusion, career development, and continuous learning, providing technical and therapeutic area training, mentorship, and recognition programs for employees to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.


Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer (SDTM) with strong expertise in clinical programming for safety and efficacy datasets. This hybrid role requires leadership of multiple clinical trials, hands-on SDTM programming, and proficiency in CDISC standards across diverse therapeutic areas including Oncology, Neurology, and others.

As a senior contributor, you will design, develop, and validate statistical datasets, tables, listings, and graphs using SAS or other statistical programming tools, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality deliverables. This role also involves mentoring junior programmers, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting client interactions for study delivery and programming strategies.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming & Data Management

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

  • Create tables, listings, graphs, and derived datasets according to Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and programming specifications

  • Perform validation programming, quality control, and discrepancy resolution with Biostatisticians and project teams

  • Maintain well-organized, inspection-ready project documentation

Project Leadership & Mentoring

  • Lead programming activities for multiple clinical trials and ensure timelines, quality, and regulatory compliance

  • Review programming deliverables, provide technical feedback, and guide junior programmers

  • Participate in sponsor meetings, bid defenses, and study kickoffs as the statistical programming representative

Collaboration & Communication

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

  • Effectively communicate programming progress, issues, and resolutions to internal and client stakeholders

  • Prepare for meetings, contribute insights, and provide solutions to potential programming challenges

Process & Compliance

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

  • Anticipate and address potential programming issues to streamline workflow and improve productivity

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of therapeutic areas, clinical trial processes, and programming best practices


Qualifications & Experience

Required:

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

  • 5+ years of statistical programming experience in clinical trials, including SDTM, ADaM, and safety/efficacy datasets

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

  • Strong knowledge of CDISC standards, SDTM implementation, clinical data management, and regulatory submission requirements

  • Proven experience in leading clinical trial programming projects and mentoring junior programmers

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred:

  • Experience in Functional Service Provider (FSP) or contract research organization (CRO) settings

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

  • Knowledge across therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology, or other specialized fields


Why Join Syneos Health

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

  • Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment with opportunities for mentorship and career progression

  • Gain exposure to complex, multi-therapeutic clinical trials and regulatory submissions

  • Be part of a global organization that values innovation, diversity, and professional growth


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