Senior Programmer III

Quanticate; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Medical Insurance

Gratuity

Accidental Coverage

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A global clinical programming firm in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced SAS programmer to enhance their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical programming, specifically in clinical research, and a desire to mentor junior team members. This role comes with benefits such as competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for skills advancement in a supportive environment. You'll be instrumental in ensuring high-quality clinical data that supports important research efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum MSc level in Statistics or a Mathematics-based degree with a high proportion of statistics content.
• Strong years of hands-on experience in statistical programming within clinical research or a similar data-driven environment.
• Strong SAS programming background, including experience writing, debugging, and validating complex code.

Responsibilities

• Use SAS programming expertise to produce and validate high-quality datasets and outputs.
• Provide guidance to junior programmers, offering day-to-day support and reviewing their work.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional partners in a hybrid setup.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

MSc in Statistics or Mathematics-based degree

Tools

Pinnacle21

Job description

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Make an Impact in Global Clinical Programming

Are you an experienced statistical programmer looking to take the next step in your career? We're expanding our team in India and are seeking skilled SAS programmers who are confident working with clinical trial data and CDISC standards. In this role, you'll have the chance to take ownership of your work, support junior team members, and contribute to high-quality analysis that drives important decisions in global clinical research.

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What You'll Do

• Use SAS programming expertise to produce and validate high-quality datasets and outputs, working with SDTM, ADaM, and tools such as Pinnacle21.
• Take responsibility by staying alert to issues, communicating early, and helping keep projects moving smoothly.
• Provide guidance to junior programmers, offering day‑to‑day support, reviewing work, and helping them build confidence and independence.
• Contribute to study-level programming activities, with the opportunity to take on lead responsibilities where appropriate.
• Communicate clearly with cross‑functional partners and collaborate effectively in a hybrid setup, spending time in the office as needed to support team members.

What You'll Gain

• The chance to advance your technical skillset, including training on internal tools and exposure to evolving best practices in clinical programming.
• Opportunities to grow into lead and mentoring roles, strengthening both technical and leadership capabilities.
• Optional avenues to explore additional programming languages such as R or Python, broadening your analytical toolkit.
• A workplace culture that values initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement, giving you space to make an impact.
• Experience contributing to high-quality clinical data outputs that support important research and regulatory decisions.
• This role serves as a strong foundation for a rewarding career at the intersection of data science, healthcare, and innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Holidays (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave and Bank holidays)
• Medical Insurance for self and immediate family
• Gratuity
• Accidental Coverage
• Quanticate offers a variety of learning and development opportunities (mentoring, coaching, e‑learning, job shadowing).

Requirements

Knowledge

• (Required) Minimum MSc level in Statistics or a Mathematics-based degree with a high proportion of statistics content.
• (Desired) Relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry and/or medical sector.
• Understanding of statistics principles as they pertain to clinical trials.
• Exposure to any programming discipline.

Work Experience

• Strong years of hands‑on experience in statistical programming within clinical research or a similar data-driven environment.
• Strong SAS programming background, including experience writing, debugging, and validating complex code.
• Practical experience working with CDISC standards, specifically SDTM and ADaM datasets, and familiarity using Pinnacle21 for compliance checks.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior programmers, providing guidance and reviewing work.

Skills

• Good statistical skills.
• Strong exposure to SAS programming discipline.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Legal and EEO Statement

Quanticate will never ask for payments as part of the recruitment or hiring process, and all legitimate correspondence from Quanticate will come exclusively from our @quanticate.com domain name. Hiring at Quanticate is based purely on merit and we do not ask or require candidates to deposit any money or complete any paid for courses as part of the process.