Lead Statistical Programmer – SAS & Clinical Trials

Syneos Health, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health in the United States is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to develop and validate SAS programs for tables, listings, and graphs in support of clinical trials.

You will lead programming activities, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with statisticians and project teams. The role involves coordinating schedules, contributing in sponsor meetings, and mentoring junior programmers. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or statistical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Extensive SAS programming experience, preferably in a clinical trials setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong reading, writing, speaking and understanding of English.

Responsibilities

• Develops custom programming code using SAS or other software to generate summary tables, listings, graphs, and derived datasets per the statistical analysis plan.
• Performs validation programming and collaborates with programmers, biostatisticians and project teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines (ICH).
• Maintains organized project documentation, testing, and QC documents and ensures inspection readiness.
• Manages scheduling across multiple projects, sets goals, and adapts to timeline changes; develops specifications for datasets and outputs according to sponsor requirements.
• Prepares for internal meetings, contributes ideas, and ensures action items are tracked to completion.
• Leads programming activities, reviews documentation, and provides feedback to reduce inefficiencies; coordinates with sponsor and team members.
• Participates in sponsor and kickoff meetings as a statistical programming representative; mentors staff and transfers deliverables.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

SAS programming

Education

Undergraduate degree in scientific/statistical discipline

Tools

SAS

Job description

Syneos Health in the United States is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to develop and validate SAS programs for tables, listings, and graphs in support of clinical trials.

You will lead programming activities, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with statisticians and project teams. The role involves coordinating schedules, contributing in sponsor meetings, and mentoring junior programmers. Occasional travel may be required.