ICON Hiring For Clinical Data Programmer

PharmaBharat; Bengaluru, Chennai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is hiring a Clinical Data Programmer (SAS Programmer) in Bangalore and Chennai, India. The role focuses on developing and supporting Patient Data Integration (PDI) solutions that transform clinical trial data from EDC systems into standardized formats for downstream applications.

The position requires at least 2 years of SAS programming experience, clinical data integration, or clinical systems knowledge, with a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical data programming or related clinical systems.
• SAS programming experience including development, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with raw clinical trial data, SAS datasets, and EDC exports.
• Experience developing or reviewing data mapping specifications.
• Understanding data transformation and system-to-system interfaces.
• Involvement in quality reviews, validation, and testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support Patient Data Integration (PDI) solutions for studies.
• Transform raw EDC data into machine-readable XML outputs using SAS frameworks.
• Review data structures, specifications, and study documentation.
• Develop and review data mapping specifications for integrations.
• Translate mapping rules into programming solutions.
• Review mappings and integration logic; perform validation and QC.
• Investigate data discrepancies and system integration issues.
• Monitor automated schedules and support programming deliverables.
• Collaborate with Data Management, CTMS analysts, and stakeholders.
• Participate in peer reviews and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

SAS Programming

Clinical Data Integration

Clinical Trial Data Management

EDC Data Exports

SAS Datasets

Data Mapping Specifications

XML Generation

Data Transformation and Integration

Programming Validation and Quality QC

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Medidata Rave

XML Tools

Job description

ICON Hiring For Clinical Data Programmer

ICON is hiring for the position of Clinical Data Programmer (SAS Programmer) in Bangalore and Chennai, India. The role focuses on developing and supporting Patient Data Integration (PDI) solutions that transform clinical trial data collected through Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems into standardized formats for downstream clinical and operational applications.

Candidates with at least 2 years of experience in SAS programming, clinical data integration, or clinical systems are eligible to apply.

Particulars

Details

Company ICON

Job Role Clinical Data Programmer (SAS Programmer)

Job ID JR162314

Job Locations Bangalore, Chennai

Work Arrangement Office With Flex

Employment Type Full Time

Experience 2+ Years

Qualification Bachelor’s Degree

Job Posting November 3, 2026

Position

Clinical Data Programmer (SAS Programmer)

The selected candidate will work on ICON’s ARCADES platform, primarily supporting Patient Data Integration (PDI). The role involves transforming raw clinical trial data into standardized, reusable formats using SAS programming frameworks and templates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, validate, and support Patient Data Integration (PDI) solutions for assigned clinical studies.
• Use SAS programming templates and frameworks to transform raw EDC data into machine-readable XML outputs.
• Review clinical trial data structures, specifications, and study documentation.
• Develop and review data mapping specifications for clinical trial integrations.
• Translate approved mapping specifications and business rules into programming solutions.
• Review visit mappings, attribute mappings, and integration logic.
• Perform programming validation, quality control, and testing activities.
• Investigate and resolve programming issues, data discrepancies, and system integration failures.
• Monitor automated schedules and support programming deliverables.
• Collaborate with Data Management teams, CTMS analysts, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Candidates applying for the ICON Clinical Data Programmer job should meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical data programming, clinical data integration, or a related clinical systems role.
• SAS programming experience, including development, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with raw clinical trial data, SAS datasets, and EDC exports.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or implementing data mapping specifications.
• Understanding of data transformation, data integration, and system-to-system interfaces.
• Experience participating in quality reviews, validation, and testing activities.

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:

Equivalent relevant experience is also accepted.

Required Technical Skills

• SAS Programming
• Clinical Data Integration
• Clinical Trial Data Management
• EDC Data Exports
• SAS Datasets
• Data Mapping Specifications
• XML Generation
• Data Transformation and Integration
• Programming Validation and Quality Control
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Medidata Rave or other leading EDC systems.
• Experience supporting integrations between clinical systems.
• Familiarity with XML generation and structured data exchange methodologies.