Job highlights

- Bachelors Degree or Masters degree in Computer Science,Statistics,Mathematics,Life Sciences,or related field. . 7-9 years in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical,biotech,or CRO industry.

- In depth experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.

Job Summary The Principal Statistical Programmer is a senior-level contributor responsible for designing, developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programming deliverables to support clinical trials and regulatory submissions. This individual serves as a technical expert on study and project teams, providing leadership in the application of statistical programming standards and regulatory guidance (e.g., CDISC, ICH, FDA).

Responsibilities

- Lead the development, validation, and maintenance of SDTM and ADaM datasets and associated documentation.

- Program complex Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) for study reports, publications, and submissions.

- Review and interpret statistical analysis plans (SAPs) to ensure accurate implementation in code.

- Serve as lead programmer on multiple studies and/or projects, coordinating efforts across internal teams and CROs.

- Provide technical oversight and mentoring to junior programmers and contractors.

- Collaborate closely with Biostatistics, Data Management, and Clinical teams to deliver timely and accurate outputs.

- Ensure programming deliverables comply with industry standards (CDISC, FDA, EMA) and internal SOPs.





- Contribute to the development and implementation of programming standards and reusable code libraries.

- Participate in quality control, peer review, and validation of programming deliverables.

- Prepare and review submission ready datasets, define.xml files, and reviewer guides for regulatory authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA).

- Support integrated summaries of safety (ISS) and efficacy (ISE) analyses for NDA/BLA/MAA submissions.

- Use tools such as Pinnacle 21, OpenCDISC, and define.xml generators to ensure submission compliance.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

- Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree or Masters degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or related field.

- 7-9 years in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry.

- Expert level proficiency in SAS Base, SAS Macro, and SAS SQL.

- In depth experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.

- Proven track record of supporting clinical trial reporting and regulatory submissions.

- Strong understanding of ICH GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA and EMA regulatory expectations.

- Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.

- Solid communication and collaboration skills.

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📌 Principal Statistical Programmer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Emmess Services
📍 Bengaluru