Lead Programmer

Overview

Lead the delivery of high-quality clinical trial programming solutions, working closely with scientists, data managers and project teams to turn complex data into meaningful insights.

What you'll do

• Lead the development, validation, and review of programming deliverables for clinical trial data conversion and analysis.
• Guide the creation and validation of study-specific and standard programs using SAS and other programming languages.
• Manage end-to-end study programming activities, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Support and mentor programming team members, providing guidance on troubleshooting and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver on study-specific programming needs.
• Maintain adherence to relevant processes, regulations, and industry standards while promoting data integrity.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in clinical programming within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organizations.
• Strong proficiency in SAS programming and experience with clinical data standards such as SDTM (Study Data Tabulation Model).
• Proven experience in developing, validating, and reviewing clinical trial programming deliverables.
• Experience managing or leading programming projects or teams.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to clinical data.

Nice to have

• Experience with additional programming languages such as R or Python.
• Familiarity with ADaM (Analysis Data Model) and TLF (Tables, Listings, and Figures) programming.
• Knowledge of data visualization and reporting tools like Spotfire or similar.
• Experience in implementing defensive programming techniques or automation in programming workflows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Previous experience working in a hybrid work model.

Details

• Based in Bengaluru with hybrid working (3-4 days in office).