Statistical Programmer II (R Prog + SAS + SQL)

Syneos Health, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking a Statistical Programmer to generate and validate clinical data using SAS software. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline and proficiency in SAS, with 2-4 years of relevant programming experience. This remote position requires strong communication skills and attention to detail. Join a dynamic team impacting patient therapies worldwide.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion culture

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming in SAS or other required software.
• 2-4 years of relevant programming experience.
• Experience in Anonymization of Clinical Datasets.

Responsibilities

• Generate summary tables, data listings, and graphs using SAS.
• Ensure outputs meet quality standards.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills

SAS programming

R (R Studio)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

SQL basics

Education

Undergraduate Degree in a scientific or statistical discipline

Tools

Git/GitLab

SDTM

ADaM

Job description

Overview

Updated: October 7, 2025
Location: IND-Remote
Job ID:25102271

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

• Uses SAS or other software 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 works with other Statistical Programmers, Biostatisticians, and other project team members to resolve discrepancies or any findings.
• Keeps project team members informed of programming progress and issues requiring their attention.
• Follows applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH).
• Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness.
• Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects, sets goals based on priorities from management, and adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload.
• May develop specifications for datasets and outputs according to statistical and Sponsor requirements. Anticipates and addresses potential programming issues, reflects forethought, establishes the basis for efficient programming, accurately defines all variables to be accepted by peer review and sponsor/requestor with little rework.
• Prepares in advance for internal meetings, contributes ideas, and demonstrates respect for opinions of others.
• Displays willingness to work with others and assist with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
• Completes project programming activities within timeframe allotted by Lead Statistical Programmer and/or management.
• May act as the Lead Statistical Programmer, directs the programming activities of other programming personnel and monitors progress on programming deliverables.
• Assists with the transfer of deliverables.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience.
• Proficiency in programming in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment. Requirement
• Require Statistical Programmer II (2-4yrs); Sr Statistical Programmer (5-8yrs); Principal Stat Programmer (8yrs above) relevant experience in Clinical SAS
• Hand on experience in Anonymization of Clinical Datasets will be given weightage
• Experience in Github / GitLab preferred
• SDTM / ADaM Theoretical knowledge and SDTM hands on experience will be value added.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Capable Programmer(s) with proven R (R Studio) skills. SQL experience will be useful to write conditions for data redactions. As code is managed using Git/Gitlab any experience in this area will also be useful. Some knowledge of Python may be useful e.g. to look at code / outputs.
• Good eye for detail to review clinical data pre- and post-processing from the anonymization ruleset tool. This includes review for Personal Protected Information (PPI) based on the ruleset provided or variables/observations do not present in the ruleset.
• Knowledge of the drug development process (Phase I through IV) and general regulatory requirements.
• Study lead experience and capable of managing multiple studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your pastexperience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we take intoconsideration transferrable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Discover what our 29,000 employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We work hard,and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to thosewho need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improvespatients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures a career inwhich you’re guaranteed to:

Syneos Health® (Nasdaq: SYNH) is a leading integrated biopharmaceutical solutionsorganization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical,medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern marketrealities. Together we share insights, use the latest technologies and applyadvanced business practices to speed our customers’ delivery of importanttherapies to patients. We support a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

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