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Senior Statistical Programmer

HYDERABAD (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/25/2026
PHARMAFull time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONSANOFIPharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
Sanofi

ROLE OVERVIEW

Sanofi's Business Operations hub in Hyderabad anchors a global network of centralized statistical, medical and commercial capabilities serving Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, Consumer Healthcare and R&D. Within that structure, the Senior Statistical Programmer is a linchpin of Medical Affairs biostatistics — converting raw clinical trial and registry data into rigorous, QC'd tables, figures and listings that underpin abstracts, posters, manuscripts and regulatory-grade evidence. The position sits at the intersection of statistical science and programming craft, giving the holder direct exposure to Sanofi's global portfolio and to senior biostatisticians across geographies. For experienced SAS programmers who want their code to shape how medicines are described to physicians, regulators and payers worldwide, this is a rare chance to combine deep technical work with visible scientific impact.

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • •Translate statistical analysis plans into production-ready SAS programs that generate tables, figures and listings for Medical Affairs publications and ad-hoc requests.
  • •Develop, validate and document analysis datasets that comply with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.
  • •Perform double-programming and independent QC of outputs produced by internal and offshore programming colleagues.
  • •Conduct post-hoc and exploratory statistical analyses of clinical trial and registry data in response to Medical Affairs enquiries.
  • •Build, test, implement and document reusable non-routine macros and advanced programming techniques.
  • •Partner with global biostatisticians and programmers to clarify analysis needs, specifications and deliverable timelines.
  • •Maintain study documentation, programming logs and version control in line with SOPs and GxP expectations.
  • •Ensure full traceability from source data to final statistical output for publication and submission-ready packages.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's or Master of Science degree or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Life Science or a related field.
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; minimum 6 years with a Bachelor's degree.
  • Proven hands-on SAS programming experience within a pharmaceutical, CRO, or clinical research environment.
  • Working knowledge of CDISC SDTM and ADaM data standards and their practical implementation.
  • Demonstrated experience producing and QC'ing statistical outputs for publications, abstracts or regulatory submissions.
  • Excellent written and spoken English for communication with global cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage competing timelines and work independently within a matrixed team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • •Exposure to R or Python for statistical computing and visualization
  • •Familiarity with define.xml, Pinnacle 21 validation and submission-ready packages
  • •Experience with real-world evidence, registry or observational study data
  • •Therapeutic background in immunology, oncology, vaccines or rare disease
  • •Understanding of 21 CFR Part 11 compliant workflows and eSubmission formats

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Advanced SAS Programming (Base, Macro, SQL, ODS)
CDISC SDTM Implementation
CDISC ADaM Implementation
Tables, Figures and Listings (TFL) Generation
Double Programming and Output QC
Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) Interpretation
Post-hoc Clinical Trial Data Analysis
ICH-GCP and Regulatory Data Standards
Programming Documentation and Version Control

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to human health. It researches, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative therapeutic solutions with a focus on specialty care, vaccines, general medicines, and consumer healthcare products. The company aims to prevent and treat a wide range of diseases worldwide.

TEAM SIZE: Approximately 90,000 employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

From this position the natural next step is Principal Statistical Programmer or Lead Programmer, typically within two to three years, taking ownership of study-level or indication-level programming strategy. Strong performers then branch into Biostatistics, Statistical Programming Management, or global capability-lead roles at Sanofi's Hyderabad hub or its overseas sites. Because SDTM/ADaM and SAS expertise travels well, lateral moves into CROs such as IQVIA, Parexel, Syneos or ICON, or into biotech and health-tech data teams, are straightforward and often arrive with a title upgrade. Some professionals pivot into clinical data management, regulatory submission standards or real-world evidence analytics, where programming fluency is a scarce and highly valued differentiator.

APPLICATION ADVISORY

Lead your CV with a deliverables summary — number of studies, therapeutic areas, output volumes and QC responsibility — rather than a flat list of tools. Be prepared to whiteboard a SAS macro or walk through how you would independently QC a colleague's TLF. Sanofi interviewers probe SDTM and ADaM mapping decisions, partial-date handling, and how you resolve conflicting specifications from a biostatistician. Prepare concrete examples of tight abstract or manuscript turnaround, and explain how you escalate timeline risk early. Mentioning define.xml, Pinnacle 21 or R experience strengthens your candidacy.
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