Senior Statistical Programmer

Syneos Health

. Use SAS or other software to develop custom programming code for summary tables, data listings, graphs, and derived datasets .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use SAS or other software to develop custom programming code for 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
Keep project team members informed of programming progress and issues
Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines such as ICH
Maintain complete, current project documentation, testing, verification, and quality-control materials
Manage schedules and priorities across multiple projects
Develop specifications for datasets and outputs according to statistical and sponsor requirements
Anticipate and address programming issues and define variables for peer review and sponsor/requestor approval
Prepare for and conduct internal meetings, distribute information and minutes, and follow action items to completion
Negotiate time estimates and complete study programming activities within allotted timelines
Act as lead statistical programmer and direct other programming personnel
Monitor programming deliverables and review study documentation including SAPs, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database designs
Participate in sponsor, kickoff, and bid defense meetings as the statistical programming representative
Mentor programming personnel through training, work reviews, feedback, and guidance
Transfer deliverables and perform other assigned work-related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-8 years of experience
End-to-end programming experience
Strong hands-on expertise in SDTM, ADaM, and TLF development
Exposure to efficacy endpoints and analyses
Basic understanding or training in R Programming
Experience in Oncology or Non-Oncology studies
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
Graduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience may be considered
Immediate joiners are preferred
Minimal travel may be required

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