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Principal Stat Programmer (Adam + Tfl)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Job Title:

Principal Statistical Programmer (ADaM + TFL)


Company:

Syneos Health


Location:

India-Asia Pacific - Home-Based, India


Job ID:

25002899


Job Type:

Full-Time


Role Overview:

The Principal Statistical Programmer will lead programming activities in clinical trials, ensuring the generation of ADaM datasets, TFLs (tables, figures, listings), and supporting regulatory submissions. This role involves mentoring, guiding a team of programmers, and ensuring that project deliverables are completed on time while maintaining the highest standards of quality.


Key Responsibilities:

  1. Programming and Data Analysis:

    • Use SAS or other programming software to develop custom code for generating summary tables, data listings, graphs, and derived datasets as per the statistical analysis plan.

    • Ensure outputs meet the required quality standards and specifications.

    • Perform validation programming, resolving discrepancies or findings in collaboration with biostatisticians and other team members.

    • Manage scheduling and timelines across multiple projects, adapting workload based on priority changes.

  2. Team Leadership and Mentoring:

    • Lead statistical programming activities and guide other programmers.

    • Act as a technical subject matter expert, particularly on CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and regulatory requirements.

    • Mentor junior programming staff by developing training materials and providing feedback on their work.

  3. Regulatory and Compliance:

    • Contribute to the preparation of submissions for regulatory agencies, including the use of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM).

    • Review project deliverables for CDISC compliance and other regulatory requirements, such as DEFINE.XML.

    • Participate in industry standards organizations to stay updated on changes to CDISC standards and other regulatory guidelines.

  4. Collaboration and Communication:

    • Work closely with internal and external project teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination.

    • Participate in sponsor meetings, bid defense meetings, and provide input from the statistical programming perspective.

  5. Project Management and Deliverables:

    • Oversee on-time delivery of programming deliverables and ensure quality control measures are in place.

    • Proactively inform management of the status of deliverables, potential risks, and suggested solutions.


Requirements:

  • Education:

    • Undergraduate degree in a scientific or statistical discipline or equivalent education/experience.

  • Experience:

    • Minimum of 5 years of programming experience in clinical trials, with significant expertise in SAS, ADaM, and TFL generation.

    • Proven ability to lead and manage complex and/or global projects, with experience in mentoring and training staff.

    • Experience with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and regulatory submissions.

  • Skills:

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    • In-depth knowledge of clinical drug development processes, industry standards, and electronic submission requirements.

    • Proficiency in SAS and other programming software commonly used in clinical research.


Why Syneos Health?

  • Syneos Health offers career development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  • The company has worked with 94% of FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products in the past 5 years, contributing significantly to the global advancement of clinical therapies.