Associate Director/Director, Statistical Programming

Emmes Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmes Group in Bengaluru, India, seeks an Associate Director/Director, Statistical Programming to lead the global programming team. You will deliver high-quality, regulatory-compliant programming for trials and submissions, managing SDTM/ADaM work and cross-functional collaboration with Biostatistics, Data Management, and Regulatory.

This role requires expert SAS, CDISC standards, and proven vendor/CRO management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field (CS/Statistics/Math/Life Sciences).
• 12+ years of statistical programming experience in pharma/biotech/CRO.
• 5+ years in leadership or management roles overseeing programming teams.
• Experience managing vendors and CRO partnerships (1 year preferred).
• Expert knowledge of SAS programming and deep familiarity with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.
• Experience supporting NDA/BLA/MAA submissions and regulatory responses.
• Strong understanding of ICH guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11, and global regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of statistical programmers.
• Define and execute global statistical programming strategy aligned with clinical and regulatory goals.
• Oversee programming support for clinical trials, from Phase I to IV, including submissions.
• Manage budget, resources, and vendor partnerships; ensure quality and timeliness.

Skills

SAS programming

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

Associate Director/Director, Statistical Programming

Be Part of One Team, One Purpose. At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

Emmes, a technology enabled full-service CRO, is modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies.

We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.

The Associate Director/Director, Statistical Programming is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all statistical programming activities across the biopharma clinical development programs. This role ensures high-quality, regulatory-compliant programming deliverables to support clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and post-marketing studies. The Director will lead a team of programmers, collaborate cross-functionally with Biostatistics, Data Management, and Regulatory, and drive innovation and process optimization across programming functions. This role requires deep expertise in SAS programming, CDISC standards, regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA, EMA), and a proven track record in managing global teams and complex project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management
• Lead and manage a team of statistical programmers
• Establish and implement organizational structure, hiring plans, and career development frameworks for the programming function.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance management to senior managers, leads, and staff programmers.
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Define and execute global statistical programming strategy aligned with clinical and regulatory goals.
• Oversee programming support for clinical trials from Phase I IV, including integrated summaries and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to corporate level planning, budget forecasting, resource allocation, and vendor partnerships.
• Technical Oversight
• Ensure high quality programming deliverables including SDTM, ADaM datasets, Tables, Listings, and Figures TLFs.
• Lead submission planning and execution, including eCTD packages and Define.xml generation.
• Serve as a technical expert on CDISC implementation and provide governance over global standards and compliance.
• Cross Functional Collaboration
• Act as the primary programming representative in senior leadership forums and regulatory interactions.
• Collaborate with Biostatistics, Data Management, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners.
• Oversee strategic partnerships with CROs and technology vendors, ensuring delivery quality and alignment.
• Process Improvement and Innovation
• Champion process optimization, automation, and innovation initiatives within programming workflows.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new tools, platforms, and technologies e.g., R, Python, cloud based analytics.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards, company SOPs, and regulatory expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or related field. Required
• 12+ Years of experience in statistical programming in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry. Required
• 5 years in a leadership or management level role managing programming teams. Required
• 1 year Experience managing vendors and CRO partnerships. Preferred
• Expert knowledge of SAS programming and deep familiarity with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards. High
• Proven experience supporting NDA and BLA and MAA submissions and responding to regulatory queries. High
• Strong understanding of ICH guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11, and global regulatory requirements. High
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. High

If you’re looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real-world impact, join us and be part of something bigger. One Team, One Purpose.