Senior Statistical Programmer

Syneos Health

Lead SAS statistical programmer developing and validating clinical-trial outputs for Syneos Health, a global life sciences services organization. Guiding programming teams and supporting drug development projects.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇳 ChinaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive programming experience in SAS for developing statistical analysis outputs, ensuring quality and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Capable of managing multiple projects while mentoring team members and maintaining organized documentation.

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SAS ProgrammingStatistical Analysis PlansClinical Trial ExperienceProject ManagementQuality Control

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Hard Skills

Custom Programming Code DevelopmentValidation ProgrammingData ListingsGraphsDerived DatasetsSpecifications DevelopmentDiscrepancy ResolutionDocumentation ManagementQuality AssuranceStatistical Programming

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoringProblem SolvingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

ICH GuidelinesSOPsWIsClinical TrialsBiostatisticsProgramming SpecificationsMock ShellsAnnotated CRFsInspection ReadinessStudy Programming

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use SAS or other software to develop custom programming code for summary tables, data listings, graphs, and derived datasets according to statistical analysis plans and programming specifications
Ensure outputs meet quality standards and project requirements
Perform validation programming and resolve discrepancies with Programmers, Biostatisticians, and project team members
Keep project team members informed of programming progress and issues
Follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and regulatory guidelines such as ICH
Maintain complete, organized, up-to-date project documentation, testing, verification, and quality-control materials for inspection readiness
Manage schedules and time constraints across multiple projects and adapt workload to changing priorities
Develop specifications for datasets and outputs of any complexity
Anticipate and address programming issues and define variables for peer review and sponsor/requestor acceptance
Prepare for and conduct effective internal meetings, distribute information and minutes, and follow action items through completion
Negotiate time estimates and complete study programming activities within allotted timeframes
Act as lead statistical programmer and direct the programming activities of other programming personnel
Review Statistical Analysis Plans, mock shells, programming specifications, annotated CRFs, and SAS database designs
Participate in sponsor, kickoff, and bid defense meetings as statistical programming representative
Mentor programming personnel through training, work review, feedback, and guidance
Transfer deliverables and perform other assigned work-related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree, preferably in a scientific or statistical discipline; an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated programming experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
Extensive programming experience in SAS or other required software, preferably in a clinical trial environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition and total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Comprehensive resources including emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge sharing
Minimal travel may be required