Senior LSAF Programmer /n Position Summary /n We are seeking an experienced Senior LSAF Programmer to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for the SAS Life Science Analytics Framework (LSAF). The role focuses on writing & updating global programs (cross trial programs), troubleshooting complex data flow issues, maintaining global SAS frameworks used across multiple clinical studies, and supporting validated GxP-regulated environments. /n Ideal Candidate /n A seasoned LSAF expert with deep SAS programming expertise who can independently diagnose and resolve complex data flow issues, maintain global clinical data frameworks, understand end-to-end clinical data transformations and lineage, and support validation, testing, and implementation activities in a GxP-compliant environmen Key Responsibilities /n /n

- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot SAS programs, utilities, and frameworks within LSAF.

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- Investigate and resolve complex data flow, transformation, and processing issues.

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- Support global programs and shared frameworks used across multiple clinical studies.

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- Analyze and maintain clinical data transformations, derivations, lineage, and data provenance processes.

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- Ensure end-to-end traceability from source data through SDTM, reporting, and downstream consumption.

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- Support GxP validation activities, including documentation, SIT, UAT, implementation, and release activities.

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- Perform root cause analysis, code reviews, and continuous improvement of existing solutions.

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- Serve as a technical escalation point and collaborate with Clinical Programming, Data Management,



Quality, and IT teams.

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- Strong technical curiosity and hands-on problem-solving mindset.

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- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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- Quality, compliance, and customer-focused approach.

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- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

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- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal direction.

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- Passion for technology and applying it to drive business value.

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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.

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- 10+ years of relevant experience.

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- Extensive experience with SAS Life Science Analytics Framework (LSAF).

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- Proven SAS programming experience in a clinical research environment.

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- Experience developing and maintaining SAS-based systems and frameworks.

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- Strong understanding of clinical data transformations, derivations, data lineage, and data provenance.

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- Experience troubleshooting complex data pipelines and cross-study data flows.

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- Working knowledge of CDISC SDTM standards.

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- Experience within Pharmaceutical R&D; and clinical studies.

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- Strong understanding of SDLC, change management, and system validation processes.

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- Experience supporting GxP-regulated systems and computerized system validation activities.

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- Hands-on experience with SIT, UAT, and production implementations.

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- Solid analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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📌 Tech Lead - SAS (Life Science Analytics) (Pune)
🏢 Birlasoft
📍 Pune