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Sr. Clinical Programmer Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug ...

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Sr. Clinical Programmer Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug ...

Sr. Clinical Programmer Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug ...

Sr. Clinical Programmer Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug ...

Position Summary The Senior Clinical Programmer at ReCor Medical requires complete knowledge and full understanding of clinical programming principles and practices for medical device clinical trials.

We're looking for a Senior Clinical Programmer I who thrives on solving complex challenges and transforming clinical data into high-quality, reliable insights that drive drug development. In this ...

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How much do clinical programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical programmer in the United States is $64.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $73.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Programmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Programmer, you need strong proficiency in programming languages like SAS or R, a solid understanding of clinical trial processes, and typically a degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related field. Expertise with clinical data management systems (CDMS), electronic data capture (EDC) tools, and CDISC standards such as SDTM and ADaM is often required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are vital soft skills for ensuring data accuracy and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Mastery of these skills ensures the integrity and reliability of clinical trial data, supporting regulatory compliance and successful study outcomes.

What are clinical programmers and what do they do?

Clinical programmers are professionals who design, develop, and maintain computer programs used to manage and analyze clinical trial data in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. They work closely with data managers, statisticians, and clinical teams to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance. Their responsibilities often include writing programs for data cleaning, statistical analysis, and generating reports using tools like SAS or R. Clinical programmers play a key role in ensuring that clinical trial data is processed efficiently and meets industry standards.

How does a Clinical Programmer typically collaborate with biostatisticians and data managers during a clinical trial?

Clinical Programmers work closely with biostatisticians and data managers throughout the clinical trial process. They are responsible for programming data listings, tables, and figures based on statistical analysis plans provided by biostatisticians. Collaboration involves ensuring data integrity, resolving data discrepancies, and implementing database validation checks, often through regular meetings and shared documentation. This teamwork is essential for maintaining data quality and meeting regulatory requirements, making strong communication and coordination skills important in the role.

What is the difference between Clinical Programmer vs Data Manager?

AspectClinical ProgrammerData Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or related field; programming skills in SAS, R, or SQLBachelor's degree in health sciences, statistics, or related field; experience with data management software
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to develop and validate data reportsOversees data collection, validation, and database management for clinical trials
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsPharmaceutical companies, CROs, clinical research organizations

While both Clinical Programmers and Data Managers work within clinical research, Clinical Programmers primarily focus on developing data reports and programming analysis datasets, whereas Data Managers handle data collection, validation, and database management. Both roles require strong analytical skills and familiarity with clinical data standards, often working closely together to ensure data quality and integrity in clinical trials.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Programmer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 59% In-person, 8% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,731 per year, or $64.8 per hour.
Sr. Clinical Programmer

Sr. Clinical Programmer

Syneoshealth

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Syneos Health rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 74 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Sr. Clinical Programmer

Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress.
Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.
Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver - for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.
Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
Why Syneos Health
We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose - Driven to Deliver - which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone's life.
We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.

Job Responsibilities

  • Utilizes primary development tools including Medidata, Rave, Oracle OC/RDC, Oracle Inform, and/or SAS, and other supporting tools to design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures.
    Generates and maintains all required documentation, including the development of specifications, programs, and validation efforts in support of annotated Case Report Forms (CRFs), database creation, coding configuration, edit check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports..
  • Serves on project teams to coordinate and lead development activities for clinical programming projects. Attends meetings, participates in discussions, uses an analytical approach to problem solving, focuses on deliverables, and provides constructive feedback. Keeps those responsible for project management informed of any issues that might impact project target dates, scope, or budget and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner. Balances multiple task assignments and communicates needs to supervisor to obtain needed resources.
  • Provides technology support to the clinical programming staff, Project Analysts, Data Managers, etc., who design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures. This includes support of the development of specifications, coding, and validation efforts in support of annotated CRFs, database creation, coding setup, edit-check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports
  • Provides application administration and technical support as the subject matter expert on core business packages including but not limited to: Oracle Inform, MDSOL Rave, Oracle RDC, -, SAS, and supplemental packages such as migration mentor/review, reporting tools, custom functions.
  • Ensures high quality deliverables by providing senior review of study level/program level/multi study core deliveries for accuracy. Attends sponsor audits and assists with inprogress audits.
  • Reviews and provide input on study budgets and monitors scope of work to actual work, alerting management of potential change orders; manages and executes the change order to completion. Provides input and supporting details for change orders.
  • Monitors applications for workflow alerts, system errors, and performance issues. Provides second tier help desk support, as needed.
  • Performs system integration activities, application updates, and user acceptance testing.
  • Provides leadership, training, guidance, and support to other department members based upon expertise in specific skill sets. Collaborates with clients, peers, lead programmers, project teams, and/or requestors to clarify and finalize specifications; uses expanded technical skills to meet evolving project needs.
  • Assists in project meetings and actively contributes and participates in departmental review meetings. Attends Quick Start Camps (QSCs) as the lead Clinical Programmer role for assigned studies.
  • Leads clinical programming activities on three (3) to ten (10) concurrent studies depending upon scope, similarity, program, and resourcing requirements.
  • Manages project resources, proactively alerting management of delivery and resourcing needs.
  • Possesses and maintains a broad overall knowledge in the field of clinical programming and clinical data management by reading related literature, self-training, attending training classes, attending professional meetings, etc.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
  • Ability to deal effectively with sponsors and internal customers at all levels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment
  • Experience working in a matrix-structured environment is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Voicemail
  • Experience with programming languages, such as PL/SQL, SAS, C#, or VB preferred.
    Ability to travel as necessary (up to 25%)

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range:

$80,600.00 - $145,000.00

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Get to know Syneos Health


Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information


Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.


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