Lead Statistical Programmer — Clinical Trials (SAS)

Syneos Health; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Statistical Programmer to develop SAS-based outputs and derived datasets per the SAP and specifications. You will lead programming activities, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and mentor junior team members.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across project teams, with a focus on timely delivery and inspection readiness in a clinical trial setting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a scientific or statistical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Uses SAS or other software to develop custom programming code to generate summary tables, data listings, graphs and derived datasets as specified in the statistical analysis plan and programming specifications.
• Works to ensure that outputs meet quality standards and project requirements; performs validation programming and resolves discrepancies with team members.
• Maintains project documentation, testing, and quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness.
• Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and adapts to changes by reorganizing workload.
• Acts as the lead statistical programmer; directs programming activities and reviews project documentation and deliverables.
• Participates in sponsor meetings and contributes to mentoring of programming personnel as needed.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in scientific or statistical discipline

Tools

SAS

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Statistical Programmer to develop SAS-based outputs and derived datasets per the SAP and specifications. You will lead programming activities, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and mentor junior team members.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across project teams, with a focus on timely delivery and inspection readiness in a clinical trial setting.