Sr Statistical Programmer 1

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a lead Statistical Programmer to drive the programming function's performance and provide consultancy across teams. The role focuses on SDTM/ADaM development, regulatory submissions, and CDISC standards alignment.

You will lead complex studies, mentor junior staff, review specifications, and ensure compliant documentation and eTMF submission support, working closely with data managers, statisticians, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced SAS programming with macro capabilities.
• Experience in SDTM/ADaM datasets and TFL creation.
• Lead programming projects and mentor junior staff.
• Knowledge of CDISC data standards and compliance.
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and manage scope.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and execute SAS programs for CDISC SDTM/ADaM.
• Review data specifications and TFL shells.
• Lead complex studies and coordinate programming tasks.
• Ensure budget and scope alignment.
• Maintain study documentation per Worldwide SOP and eTMF.
• Provide consultancy on programming standards.

Skills

SAS programming

Leadership

CDISC standards

GCP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAS/GRAPH

Proc SQL

ODS

SAS/STAT

BASE SAS

Job description

Job Summary

To perform the lead programming role, lead continuous improvement in the programming function's operating systems and provide consultancy across the function

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and execute SAS programs to produce and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets, tables, figures and listings (TFL).
• Perform review and provide guidance on the development of the clinical database specification, data transfer agreement/specification, specification of tables, figures and listings (TFL) shells.
• Develop and review specification for SDTM datasets and ADaM datasets for safety data, TFL shells and other specifications, e.g. patient profiles, OPS reports.
• Develop and review electronic data submission package (SDTM annotated CRF, define.xml, Study/Analysis Data Reviewers Guide) for high complexity studies.
• Serve as a programming project lead on a complex study (e.g. adaptive design, integrated safety/efficacy study) to distribute and oversee tasks for the programming team, communicate with internal and external clients, plan and execute delivery, and manage resources and competing project priorities effectively.
• Ensure budget and scope of project work remain aligned.
• Manage the study documentation flow as per Worldwide SOP and other procedural documentation including timely document submission to eTMF.
• Be able to describe and explain Worldwide documentation and eTMF requirements.
• Contribute to department process improvement including creating and testing standard SAS Macros, maintaining the required validation documentation.
• Provide consultancy to Clinical Data Managers, Statistical Programmers and Biostatisticians on programming, clinical and analysis data standards (CDISC) and electronic data submission requirements.
• Develop and provide Statistical Programmers with training and coaching on the Biostatistical Operations department process, infrastructure and tools, collaboration with other internal and external parties and the role of the statistical programmer.
• Develop knowledge of SAS (including BASE, GRAPH, MACRO, ODS, SQL) and other software applications (e.g. Excel, Visual Basic, Word).
• Develop regulatory standards knowledge in computer systems, systems validation, Good Clinical Practice, clinical data management, clinical/statistical reporting and regulatory submission requirements etc.
• Act as subject matter expert for internal and external quality audits and inspections.
• Ensure all activities performed by the study team are in compliance with Worldwide and sponsor quality requirements, relevant ICH and regulatory authority standards, e.g. FDA 21 CFR Part 11, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Act as a mentor for junior department members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Other Skills and Abilities

• The job holder must be computer literate and numerate with a willingness to adapt to various computer systems.
• Hands‑on expert level project statistical programmer experienced in providing programming leadership to projects.
• Statistical programming skills and knowledge across a broad range of applications together with key competencies in customer focus, delivering on commitments, building strong relationships, communicating and influencing, and embracing innovation and change.
• It is essential that the job holder to possess strong analytical skills and attentiveness to detail.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• The jobholder has advanced SAS programming skills with expert knowledge in SAS/Macro, Proc Report and ODS.
• Good working knowledge in SAS/Graph, Proc SQL, SAS/STAT.
• Minimum 4 years of previous related experience.
• Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience.
• Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.
• The company reserves the right to amend this job description in consultation with the employee to reflect changes in its organisational structure or to the job itself in line with emerging business needs.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.