Sr Clinical Data Scientist

Novo Nordisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Global Business Services India in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Clinical Data Scientist to lead data science contributions across clinical trials, bridging complex data programming with clinical development to ensure high-quality statistical analyses.

You will work with trial squads, CROs and cross-functional partners, driving SDTM/ADaM deliverables, risk assessments and regulatory-quality outputs while maintaining GxP compliance and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or equivalent qualifications.
• 3-5 years of statistical programming experience, with preferably 1 year within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent relevant experience.
• Extensive programming expertise in SAS or R, with proven experience in reporting clinical trials, including statistical data handling, analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical database technologies, data models, and advanced programming techniques.
• Experience with program review and documentation, along with in-depth understanding of GxP and guidelines within drug development.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage variable workloads and handle numerous tasks simultaneously while maintaining systematic organization.
• Outstanding communication skills in written and spoken English, with experience presenting to diverse audiences and collaborating across professional and regional borders.
• Personal qualities including independence, self-drive, strong analytical thinking, commitment, persistence, and the ability to seek innovative solutions while keeping things simple.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical data science setup for trials, including eCRF design, Data Flow Plans, and Blinding Plans, while serving as the key operational partner within trial squads.
• Ensure quality control and compliance of SDTM and ADaM deliverables, managing submission packages and TFL generation according to industry standards and Novo Nordisk specifications.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across R&D to facilitate open learning sessions and share clinical data science expertise after each submission.
• Provide input to authority-required documents including Risk Management Plans, Investigator's Brochures, and Development Safety Update Reports.
• Manage day-to-day trial execution, reviewing protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans, and contributing to interpretation and communication of results.
• Oversee collaboration with CROs and vendors, ensuring inspection readiness documentation is maintained throughout the trial lifecycle.
• Drive innovation by identifying better practices, creating improvements in methods and collaboration, and presenting at global knowledge-sharing forums.

Skills

Statistical programming

SAS

R

Communication in English

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Independence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences/natural sciences/engineering

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Department: Research & Developement

Company - Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) India

Location: Bengaluru

Transform clinical data into life-changing insights that bring breakthrough therapies to patients worldwide.

Your new role

As a Senior Clinical Data Scientist, you'll be the operational partner within trial squads, responsible for planning, managing and executing clinical data science contributions across clinical trials. You'll bridge the gap between complex data programming and clinical development, ensuring that every statistical analysis meets the highest industry standards and drives our mission to defeat serious chronic diseases.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading the clinical data science setup for trials, including eCRF design, Data Flow Plans, and Blinding Plans, while serving as the key operational partner within trial squads
• Ensuring quality control and compliance of SDTM and ADaM deliverables, managing submission packages and TFL generation according to industry standards and Novo Nordisk specifications
• Coordinating with stakeholders across R&D to facilitate open learning sessions and share clinical data science expertise after each submission
• Providing critical input to authority-required documents including Risk Management Plans, Investigator's Brochures, and Development Safety Update Reports
• Managing day-to-day trial execution, reviewing protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans, and contributing to the interpretation and communication of clinical trial results
• Overseeing effective collaboration with CROs and vendors, ensuring inspection readiness documentation is maintained throughout the trial lifecycle
• Driving innovation by identifying better practices, creating improvements in methods and collaboration, and presenting at global knowledge-sharing forums

Your new department

In Research & Development, you'll be part of a unit that explores bold scientific ideas and advances them into clinical testing. We combine curiosity, AI tools, and human data to develop transformative therapies. Through collaboration and operational excellence, we shape and deliver an innovative pipeline to meet future patient needs.

You’ll join the Clinical Data Science Bangalore team, which has grown from a small start-up to one of the largest units in Global Business Services, Bangalore, and a key contributor to Novo Nordisk's clinical development portfolio. With decades of experience, our team brings together seasoned programmers and fresh perspectives to ensure high-quality statistical analysis and programming support for all clinical development activities worldwide—from early development phases to product introduction.

Your Skills & Qualifications

We’re looking for an analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can handle multiple priorities with precision. You'll bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or equivalent qualifications
• 3-5 years of statistical programming experience, with preferably 1 year within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent relevant experience
• Extensive programming expertise in SAS or R, with proven experience in reporting clinical trials, including statistical data handling, analysis and reporting
• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical database technologies, data models, and advanced programming techniques
• Experience with program review and documentation, along with in-depth understanding of GxP and guidelines within drug development
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage variable workloads and handle numerous tasks simultaneously while maintaining systematic organization
• Outstanding communication skills in written and spoken English, with experience presenting to diverse audiences and collaborating across professional and regional borders
• Personal qualities including independence, self-drive, strong analytical thinking, commitment, persistence, and the ability to seek innovative solutions while keeping things simple

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. In R&D, you'll experience a culture of continued learning that encourages you to expand your knowledge, work across different therapy areas, and collaborate with pioneers of science. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

Deadline

9th September, 2026

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we’re not chasing quick fixes – we’re creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we’ve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.