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Statistical Programmer

IQVIA
10+ years
INR 20 LPA – 30 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding

Statistical Programmer

Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full Time


Job Overview

The Statistical Programmer is responsible for providing advanced statistical programming expertise to support clinical research studies and drug development programs. The role involves developing, testing, validating, and documenting statistical programs, analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements.

The position requires strong SAS programming expertise, leadership capabilities, project management skills, and the ability to support complex global clinical trials.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming

  • Develop, test, validate, and document statistical programs for clinical studies.

  • Create:

    • Statistical Tables

    • Figures

    • Listings (TFLs)

    • Summary Outputs

  • Program analysis datasets and derived datasets in accordance with study requirements.

  • Support internal and external data transfer activities.

  • Develop and execute database quality control checks when required.

Clinical Data Integration

  • Program and manage integration of databases from:

    • Multiple Clinical Studies

    • External Data Sources

    • Vendor Data Sources

  • Ensure consistency, integrity, and accuracy of integrated datasets.

  • Support data standardization and harmonization activities.

Programming Documentation

  • Develop and maintain:

    • Programming Plans

    • Functional Specifications

    • Validation Documentation

    • Programming Standards

  • Ensure all documentation complies with regulatory and organizational requirements.

  • Maintain audit-ready programming records.

Technical Leadership

  • Provide advanced technical expertise to project teams and stakeholders.

  • Serve as a senior programming resource for complex studies.

  • Support troubleshooting and resolution of programming-related issues.

  • Independently propose technical solutions and process improvements.

Process Development & Innovation

  • Design, develop, and validate:

    • SAS Macros

    • Utilities

    • Automation Tools

    • Process Enhancements

  • Support implementation of new technologies and methodologies.

  • Contribute to departmental process improvement initiatives.

Project & Team Leadership

  • Function as Statistical Programming Team Lead for:

    • Complex Clinical Studies

    • Multi-study Programs

    • Global Projects

  • Coordinate programming activities across project teams.

  • Monitor timelines, deliverables, and resource utilization.

  • Ensure high-quality outputs are delivered on time and within budget.

Financial & Resource Management

  • Understand project scope, assumptions, and contractual requirements.

  • Support:

    • Resource Forecasting

    • Budget Monitoring

    • Effort Estimation

    • Out-of-Scope (OOS) Management

  • Provide revenue forecasts and project status updates when required.

Training & Mentorship

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior programmers.

  • Support onboarding and skill development initiatives.

  • Conduct knowledge-sharing and training sessions.

  • Promote best practices and programming standards.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • CDISC Standards

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

    • Internal SOPs

  • Participate in audits and inspections when required.

  • Maintain high-quality programming deliverables and documentation.


Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree in:

    • Computer Science

    • Statistics

    • Mathematics

    • Information Technology

    • Related Field

AND

  • 10 years of relevant experience

OR

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Computer Science

    • Statistics

    • Mathematics

    • Information Technology

    • Related Field

AND

  • 11 years of relevant experience

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • 10+ years of Statistical Programming experience.

  • Experience supporting:

    • Clinical Trials

    • Drug Development Programs

    • Pharmaceutical or CRO Environments