Senior Statistical Programmer

Syneos Health

. Develop custom programming code using SAS or other software to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs, and derived datasets .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • ChinaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in SAS programming for clinical trial outputs, ensuring quality and compliance with statistical analysis plans and regulatory guidelines. Capable of leading programming teams, managing project timelines, and mentoring personnel while maintaining thorough documentation.

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SAS ProgrammingClinical Trial ProgrammingStatistical Analysis PlansProject ManagementMentoring Programming Personnel

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Hard Skills

Custom Programming Code DevelopmentValidation ProgrammingData Listings GenerationQuality Control DocumentationDataset Specifications Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

ICH GuidelinesAnnotated CRFsSOPsWIsBiostatistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop custom programming code using SAS or other software to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs, and derived datasets
Ensure outputs meet quality standards and project requirements
Perform validation programming and resolve discrepancies with Programmers, Biostatisticians, and project team members
Maintain complete, current project documentation, testing, verification, quality-control documents, and programs
Manage schedules and priorities across multiple projects
Develop dataset and output specifications according to statistical and sponsor requirements
Prepare for and conduct internal meetings, distribute information and minutes, and follow action items to completion
Estimate and complete study programming activities within allotted timeframes
Act as lead statistical programmer and direct other programming personnel
Monitor progress on programming deliverables
Review project documentation and provide feedback to reduce programming inefficiencies
Participate in sponsor, kickoff, and bid defense meetings as the statistical programming representative
Mentor programming personnel through training, work review, feedback, and guidance
Transfer deliverables and perform other assigned work-related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to develop custom programming code for clinical-trial outputs
Knowledge of statistical analysis plans, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, SAS database design, SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines such as ICH

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, for employees or applicants with disabilities