PHARMAFull-time
Clinical Data Management SAS Programmer
By Admin · Clinical Data Management
BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 8/31/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONIQVIAHealthcare Technology & Contract Research
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Serve as Lead Programmer to plan, coordinate, and execute clinical database design, development, implementation, maintenance, and user support of clinical systems.
Program, test, and document databases in accordance with company programming standards, system validation procedures, and study specifications.
Execute complex database manipulations and data transfers for internal and external clinical trial clients while ensuring data integrity.
Interact with project teams, corporate leaders, and CDM team members to negotiate project timelines, define responsibilities, and meet assigned milestones.
Develop, revise, and maintain core standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working instructions with Clinical Data Programming (CDP) leadership.
Mentor team members and junior Lead Programmers to build deep technical, database, and domain expertise across the department.
Technical & Domain Standards
Apply advanced knowledge of Oracle, SAS, Python, and R to clinical data programming and database management tasks.
Demonstrate deep understanding of the end-to-end clinical drug development lifecycle and clinical data standards.
Collaborate with IT to evaluate, develop, and implement emerging clinical data technologies and laboratory data programming tools (e.g., VGL, BizTalk, C#, .NET).
Leadership & Impact
Provide advanced technical expertise and independently deliver innovative technical solutions to CDP teams and external clients.
Drive process innovations and continuous improvements across clinical data workflows to accelerate trial delivery.
Benefits & Total Rewards
Full-time senior technical leadership position at IQVIA's major global delivery hub in Bangalore, India.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
SAS
Oracle
Python
R
Clinical Data Programming
CDM
Database Design
System Validation
SOP Development
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Senior roles requiring 8+ years of clinical SAS and database programming experience command top-tier compensation packages in Bangalore's biopharma market, accompanied by annual performance bonuses and comprehensive health benefits.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and contract research services (CRO) to the life sciences industry. The company helps pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients accelerate the development and commercialization of new medical treatments through its extensive data, technology, and human expertise. Their offerings span from clinical trial design and execution to real-world evidence and commercial effectiveness.
TEAM SIZE: 87,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Healthcare Technology & Contract Research
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Senior Lead Programmers at IQVIA have strong growth trajectories toward Manager of Clinical Data Programming, Associate Director of CDM Technologies, or Principal Data Systems Architect across global clinical trial operations.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight 8+ years of hands-on clinical SAS programming and Oracle database experience, demonstrate lead programming/mentorship experience, and detail familiarity with Python/R or clinical data validation standards.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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