Head of Clinical Data Engineering and Programming

Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks an executive leader for Head of Clinical Data Engineering & Programming. You will steer enterprise-level programming strategy, ensure regulatory readiness, and build a scalable organization across SAS, Python, and modern data technologies.

Lead cross-functional partnerships with Biostatistics, Clinical Data Management, and Regulatory affairs, while driving standardization, automation, and external partnerships to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, life sciences, or a related discipline.
• Extensive leadership experience across statistical programming and clinical data programming within pharma, biotech, or CRO environments.
• Demonstrated success leading global, matrixed, and high-performing technical organizations.
• Strong command of clinical trial delivery, regulatory expectations, and applicable industry standards.
• Proven ability to integrate strategic leadership with deep technical credibility and operational judgment.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the end-to-end programming strategy across clinical studies, programs, and portfolios.
• Provide executive oversight for the development and delivery of programming outputs, datasets, listings, tables, figures, and study-level deliverables.
• Establish a high-performance environment that ensures consistency, quality, compliance, and inspection readiness across programming activities.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for complex programming challenges, standards, and delivery risk resolution.
• Shape strong cross-functional partnership with Biostatistics, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writing, Regulatory, and study leadership.
• Champion standardization, automation, and modern technology adoption to improve delivery effectiveness and scalability.
• Provide governance and strategic oversight of external partners, CRO relationships, and flexible delivery models.

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, life sciences, or a related discipline

Job description

“Head of Clinical Data Engineering & Programming Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Head of Clinical Data Engineering & Programming This executive leadership role provides enterprise-level accountability across Statistical Programming and Clinical Data Programming, integrating deep technical expertise with strategic, operational, and talent leadership. The position is responsible for shaping a scalable, future-ready programming organization that consistently delivers high-quality study outcomes, enables regulatory confidence, advances standardization and automation, and strengthens the organization’s strategic differentiation.

Position Summary

Strategic mandate and enterprise value of the role Leadership scope spanning Statistical Programming and Clinical Data Programming Integration of strategic oversight with hands-on technical credibility Reporting structure and organizational significance

Key Responsibilities

Set and lead the end-to-end programming strategy across clinical studies, programs, and portfolios Provide executive oversight for the development and delivery of programming outputs, datasets, listings, tables, figures, and study-level deliverables Establish a high-performance environment that ensures consistency, quality, compliance, and inspection readiness across programming activities Serve as the senior technical authority for complex programming challenges, standards, and delivery risk resolution Shape strong cross-functional partnership with Biostatistics, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writing, Regulatory, and study leadership Champion standardization, automation, and modern technology adoption to improve delivery effectiveness and scalability Provide governance and strategic oversight of external partners, CRO relationships, and flexible delivery models

Leadership and Team Management

Build and lead a high-performing, future-ready programming organization with strong succession and capability depth Define organizational design, capability strategy, and resource planning to support business growth and delivery resilience Set clear strategic priorities, performance expectations, and governance mechanisms to drive operational excellence Develop leadership bench strength through active coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship of technical and business talent Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across global, matrixed, and cross-functional teams

Technical and Operational Excellence

Set the strategic direction for programming standards, validation frameworks, and reusable delivery assets Ensure sustained regulatory submission readiness and alignment with applicable industry and customer standards Strengthen data integrity, traceability, audit readiness, and documentation rigor across the programming lifecycle Maintain technical relevance across SAS, R, Python, and emerging clinical data technologies to guide strategic decisions and complex problem-solving Advance simplification, productivity, and automation strategies that improve quality, speed, and scalability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a senior partner to clinical operations, biostatics, data management, regulatory, quality, and technology stakeholders Represent programming leadership in governance forums, strategic planning, and executive decision-making discussions Align programming investment and execution priorities with portfolio needs, delivery commitments, and business objectives Engage credibly with customers, sponsors, and executive stakeholders to strengthen trust, transparency, and strategic partnership

Qualifications and Experience

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, life sciences, or a related discipline Extensive leadership experience across statistical programming and clinical data programming within pharma, biotech, or CRO environments Demonstrated success leading global, matrixed, and high-performing technical organizations Strong command of clinical trial delivery, regulatory expectations, and applicable industry standards Proven ability to integrate strategic leadership with deep technical credibility and operational judgment

Preferred Leadership Attributes

Strategic enterprise thinker with strong execution discipline and operational rigor Hands-on executive leader with the judgment to engage deeply where complexity or risk requires Influential communicator with executive presence and the ability to align senior stakeholders Transformational leader who can modernize operating models and accelerate innovation Strong commitment to quality, compliance, talent stewardship, and customer impact

Innovation and Business Acumen

Identify and advance strategic opportunities to modernize programming through automation, AI, and digital enablement Translate enterprise priorities into scalable programming strategies that enhance value, speed, quality, and differentiation Balance technical excellence with commercial discipline, resource optimization, and delivery efficiency Strengthen organizational differentiation by building capabilities valued by customers, sponsors, and internal stakeholders Use data, performance metrics, and market insight to guide investment decisions, innovation priorities, and operating model evolution

Success Measures

Consistent delivery of high-quality programming outcomes aligned to study, portfolio, and customer commitments Sustained regulatory confidence, inspection readiness, and submission excellence Measurable progress in standardization, productivity, automation, and operational scalability A strong, engaged, and scalable leadership and technical talent pipeline Trusted cross-functional partnership and visible business impact across the organization

Experience Level Executive Level