Senior Clinical Programmer – Rave

Syneos Health

. Design, write, validate, and maintain clinical programming software using Medidata, Rave, Oracle OC/RDC, Oracle Inform, SAS, and supporting tools .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeHyderabad • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical programming, particularly with Medidata Rave, SAS, and Oracle tools, while effectively managing multiple projects and leading teams. Proficient in generating documentation, conducting reviews, and providing technical support within a clinical data management context.

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Clinical Programming ExperienceMedidata Rave ProficiencySAS Programming SkillsProject Management SkillsCustom Function Development

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Hard Skills

Clinical ProgrammingMedidata RaveSASOracle OC/RDCOracle InformPL/SQLC#VBECRF BuildEdit Checks Programming

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Problem SolvingLeadershipTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteEmailVoicemailHelp Desk Support ToolsWorkflow Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Clinical Data ManagementStudy LeadingProtocol InterpretationChange Order ManagementAudit Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, write, validate, and maintain clinical programming software using Medidata, Rave, Oracle OC/RDC, Oracle Inform, SAS, and supporting tools
Generate and maintain documentation for annotated CRFs, database creation, coding configuration, edit checks, imports, exports, listings, and custom reports
Coordinate and lead development activities for clinical programming projects
Participate in project meetings, solve problems analytically, focus on deliverables, provide feedback, and escalate issues affecting dates, scope, or budget
Provide technology support to clinical programming staff, Project Analysts, Data Managers, and related teams
Provide application administration and technical support as a subject matter expert on core business packages
Conduct senior reviews of study-level, program-level, and multi-study core deliverables
Attend sponsor audits and assist with in-progress audits
Review study budgets, monitor scope against actual work, and manage change orders
Monitor applications for workflow alerts, system errors, and performance issues; provide second-tier help desk support
Perform system integration, application updates, and user acceptance testing
Provide leadership, training, guidance, and support to department members
Collaborate with clients, peers, lead programmers, project teams, and requestors to finalize specifications
Lead assigned-study activities at Quick Start Camps
Lead clinical programming activities across three to ten concurrent studies
Manage project resources and alert management to delivery and resourcing needs
Maintain broad knowledge of clinical programming and clinical data management through literature, training, and professional meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of related education and experience
5–8 years of experience in clinical programming
End to End Clinical Programming experience in Rave
Study/DB Build, eCRF Build, Edit Checks programming, Migrations & Custom Function experience
Study Leading experience, amendments, including publishing the checks and migrations
At least 2+ years of Custom Function experience
Protocol interpretation experience is good to have
Ability to deal effectively with sponsors and internal customers at all levels
Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
Experience managing multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment
Experience working in a matrix-structured environment preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Voicemail
Experience with programming languages such as PL/SQL, SAS, C#, or VB preferred
Ability to travel as necessary, up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition
Total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Reasonable accommodations when appropriate