Clinical Programmer I / II

Job Title: Clinical Programmer I / II · Global Career Level: C · Role Type: Individual Contributor · Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore · Work Type: Hybrid Introduction to role: Are you ready to turn complex clinical data into clear, actionable insights that sharpen study quality and speed confident decisions? Do you want to build high-impact dashboards and programs that help teams spot issues early and elevate outcomes for patients? As a Clinical Programmer II, you will design and deliver data solutions that drive our clinical studies forward. You will focus on programming, dashboard development, and validation for ongoing trials of medium to high complexity—helping study teams see what matters sooner, act faster, and uphold the highest standards of data integrity. Your work underpins the quality of our evidence and the reliability of our conclusions. You will join a collaborative, cross-functional environment where science and technology meets. Partnering with clinical, data management, biometrics and operations, you will translate real user needs into robust tools and visualizations. Guided by experienced programmers, you’ll own well-defined scope, build within proven frameworks, and contribute to a roadmap that advances how we run trials across critical disease areas. Accountabilities: · Clinical Data Programming: Design, develop, implement and validate programs in SAS, Python, R, and SQL to process, analyze and report clinical trial data, ensuring timely, high-quality outputs for clinical study teams. · Dashboard Development: Build, validate and maintain Power BI, Spotfire, and MicroStrategy dashboards, from requirements gathering and data provisioning to design, testing, training, and performance support for internal and external users. · Automation and Data Quality: Create and maintain a catalog of reports to aid data cleaning; automate manual checks; program reconciliation and edit checks for TPV data; build tools and repositories to reduce data errors at source, including lab reference ranges. · Operational Reporting: Program operational reports such as missing pages, open/closed queries, PI signatures, and audit trail outputs; detect subject-level errors and deliver metrics that track data cleaning status and study readiness. · Discrepancy Detection and Visualization: Develop visualizations and dashboards that highlight discrepancies between EDC and TPV data, enabling proactive issue resolution by study teams. · Frameworks, Quality, and Documentation: Work within established frameworks and SOPs; embed quality in all deliverables; complete documentation including peer reviews and report specifications; maintain and update assets as requirements evolve. · Independent Delivery and Progress Updates: Complete tasks independently within a well-defined scope; communicate progress and risks to lead programmers; ensure availability and performance of reports and dashboards. · Roadmap Contributions and Collaboration: Contribute to medium to high complexity initiatives on the clinical programming roadmap; collaborate with data management, development operations, clinical, biometrics and other teams to deliver on end-user reporting needs and cross-functional projects. Essential Skills/Experience: · Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, life science or statistics · Good programming skills and Prior experience in SAS/Python/R/SQL/Power BI/ SpotFire and other dashboard technologies · Basic knowledge of clinical development process · Good Dashboard development skill in PowerBI / Spotfire · Basic Knowledge on data capture, data models, data mining. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to work in a distributed team environment. · Good analytical skills and high attention to detail Desirable Skills/Experience: · Knowledge of industry standards · Basic knowledge of FDA regulations and GCP/ICH guidelines as related to clinical programming processes · Prior Experience and understanding of EDC systems like Medidata Rave / Inform / Veeva/ Saama/ Entimice, SAS LSAF etc · Knowledge on MicroStrategy When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash the bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Why AstraZeneca: Here, science meets technology to solve real problems for patients. You will join a bold, fast-moving environment where unexpected teams come together to spark bold thinking—from evidence generation and clinical trials to digital solutions that connect the entire care journey. We are advancing a growing pipeline and reimagining how data can speed launches and elevate outcomes, all while valuing kindness alongside ambition. You will have the support, trust, and autonomy to take smart risks, learn rapidly, and see your work translate into better decisions and better health for people worldwide. Call to Action: Step into a role where your code, curiosity, and leadership will shape smarter trials and better patient outcomes. Date Posted 29-Sept-2026 Closing Date 05-Oct-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.