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Sr. Statistical Programmer

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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 | Remote – India

Location: Remote, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 25104350


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a global leader in biopharmaceutical solutions, delivering integrated clinical development and commercial services to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes. With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, we collaborate with clients to streamline clinical processes and provide innovative solutions in a dynamic healthcare environment.

We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and career growth, offering mentorship, technical training, and total rewards programs to support our employees’ professional development.


Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Statistical Programmer to support clinical trial data analysis and reporting. This role involves developing programming codes, generating tables, listings, and graphs, and ensuring high-quality outputs for statisticians, sponsors, and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive SAS programming experience in a clinical trial environment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead programming activities while mentoring junior programmers.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming & Data Management

  • Develop custom SAS programs or equivalent software to generate summary tables, listings, graphs, and derived datasets according to statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and programming specifications.

  • Ensure accuracy and compliance of outputs, performing validation programming and resolving discrepancies with statisticians and project teams.

  • Maintain organized, up-to-date project documentation including testing, verification, and quality control files to ensure inspection readiness.

Project & Process Management

  • Manage multiple programming projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and management direction.

  • Develop dataset and output specifications of any complexity in line with sponsor and regulatory requirements.

  • Anticipate programming challenges, proactively establishing efficient coding strategies.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Act as lead statistical programmer, directing programming activities and reviewing outputs from junior team members.

  • Review project documentation such as SAPs, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and database designs, providing constructive feedback.

  • Participate in sponsor meetings, kickoff sessions, and bid defenses as a programming representative.

  • Mentor and train junior programmers, develop training materials, and provide ongoing feedback and guidance.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Follow applicable SOPs, work instructions (WIs), and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH).

  • Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, regulatory compliance, and sponsor requirements.

  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned; minimal travel may be required.


Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • Undergraduate degree in Statistics, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and programming experience.

Experience:

  • Extensive SAS programming experience, preferably in clinical trial or pharmaceutical environments.

  • Proven ability to lead programming activities and mentor junior staff.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across global teams.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Contribute to high-impact clinical trial programming and data analysis for innovative therapies.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional global teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Access career development programs, technical training, and mentorship to advance your professional expertise.

  • Work in a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and employee growth.


About Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, Syneos Health has contributed to 94% of all novel FDA-approved drugs, 95% of EMA-authorized products, and managed 200+ studies across 73,000 sites involving 675,000+ trial patients.

We empower employees to take initiative, innovate, and challenge the status quo, fostering a highly collaborative and competitive environment for career growth.


Apply Now

Advance your career as a Senior Statistical Programmer – Remote and join a global leader in clinical trial data programming and statistical analysis.