Senior LSAF Programmer Position Summary 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. Ideal Candidate 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 environmenKey Responsibilities - Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot SAS programs, utilities, and frameworks within LSAF. - Investigate and resolve complex data flow, transformation, and processing issues. - Support global programs and shared frameworks used across multiple clinical studies. - Analyze and maintain clinical data transformations, derivations, lineage, and data provenance processes. - Ensure end-to-end traceability from source data through SDTM, reporting, and downstream consumption. - Support GxP validation activities, including documentation, SIT, UAT, implementation, and release activities. - Perform root cause analysis, code reviews, and continuous improvement of existing solutions.



- Serve as a technical escalation point and collaborate with Clinical Programming, Data Management, Quality, and IT teams. Key Competencies - Strong technical curiosity and hands-on problem-solving mindset. - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. - Quality, compliance, and customer-focused approach. - Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal direction. - Passion for technology and applying it to drive business value. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field. - 10+ years of relevant experience. - Extensive experience with SAS Life Science Analytics Framework (LSAF). - Proven SAS programming experience in a clinical research environment. - Experience developing and maintaining SAS-based systems and frameworks. - Strong understanding of clinical data transformations, derivations, data lineage, and data provenance. - Experience troubleshooting complex data pipelines and cross-study data flows. - Working knowledge of CDISC SDTM standards. - Experience within Pharmaceutical R&D; and clinical studies. - Strong understanding of SDLC, change management, and system validation processes. - Experience supporting GxP-regulated systems and computerized system validation activities. - Hands-on experience with SIT, UAT, and production implementations. - Solid analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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