PHARMAFull-time
Clinical Programmer I / II
BANGALORE (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 9/29/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONASTRAZENECAPharmaceuticals / Biopharmaceuticals / Healthcare
ROLE OVERVIEW
Clinical Programmer I / II responsible for developing and validating clinical data programs, dashboards, automation tools, operational reports, and data-quality solutions using SAS, Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Spotfire, and related technologies.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Design, develop, implement, and validate clinical data programs using SAS, Python, R, and SQL
- •build and maintain Power BI, Spotfire, and MicroStrategy dashboards
- •automate data-cleaning checks, reconciliation, and edit checks
- •develop operational reports covering missing pages, queries, PI signatures, and audit trails
- •identify EDC and TPV data discrepancies and create visualizations for proactive issue resolution
- •maintain documentation, peer reviews, report specifications, and programming assets
- •provide progress and risk updates to lead programmers
- •collaborate with clinical, data management, biometrics, and operations teams on clinical programming initiatives
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to or works under the guidance of lead programmers and collaborates with clinical, data management, biometrics, development operations, and other cross-functional teams
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Life Science, Statistics, or equivalent
- programming skills in SAS, Python, R, and SQL
- experience with Power BI or Spotfire and dashboard technologies
- basic knowledge of clinical development processes
- basic knowledge of data capture, data models, and data mining
- strong analytical, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Knowledge of clinical programming industry standards
- •FDA regulations and GCP/ICH guidelines
- •experience with EDC systems such as Medidata Rave, Inform, Veeva, Saama, or Entimice
- •experience with SAS LSAF
- •knowledge of MicroStrategy
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
SAS
Python
R
SQL
Power BI
Spotfire
dashboard development
clinical data programming
clinical trial data
data validation
data quality
automation
reconciliation
edit checks
operational reporting
EDC
data visualization
documentation
analytical skills
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Hybrid working; professional development; cross-functional collaboration; exposure to clinical trials, data technologies, and digital solutions
No compensation figures were disclosed in the provided job posting.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines across major disease areas, combining scientific research with technology and data-driven clinical development.
TEAM SIZE: 50,000+
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Biopharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Culture: Collaborative, science-led, technology-enabled environment emphasizing innovation, inclusion, learning, autonomy, and cross-functional teamwork.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Opportunity to develop expertise in clinical programming, dashboard engineering, clinical data analytics, automation, and cross-functional clinical trial technology, with potential progression into advanced programming or clinical data technology roles.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight programming experience in SAS/Python/R/SQL, dashboard development with Power BI or Spotfire, clinical data knowledge, data-quality automation, and analytical problem-solving. Mention EDC experience and GCP/ICH knowledge where applicable.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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