Experienced I Statistical Programmer

About the company

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is focused on discovering, developing, and bringing advanced medicines to market. Its work spans oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions, with a strong commitment to creating patient-focused solutions through modern science.

The organization operates with a people-first credo and values an inclusive workplace where individual merit, dignity, and diversity are respected.

Role overview

The Experienced Programmer is an individual contributor who brings a working understanding of data structures, industry practices, programming languages, and programming techniques. The position supports analysis and reporting work tied to clinical trials, following established departmental methods and procedures. It is part of the programming team and may handle one or more trials of low to medium complexity or criticality, while also contributing to improvement and innovation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will design, develop, and help lead programming work for clinical trial activities, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely, and of high quality.

You will also create programs that support clinical research analysis and reporting, verify programming outputs, review project requirements and related documentation, and support submission deliverables such as CDISC-compliant or non-standard data packages and reviewer guides.

The role requires adherence to internal processes, use of current standards and technologies, collaboration with cross-functional partners, and ongoing compliance with required training, time reporting, and operational procedures.

Working relationships

This position reports to a people manager within the Delivery Unit and works closely with portfolio and study leads for assigned tasks.

Internal stakeholders may include teams from Data Management, Central Monitoring, Programming, Clinical Data Standards, Regulatory Medical Writing, Statistics, Clinical, Global Medical Safety, Project Management, Regulatory, Strategic Partnerships, Human Resources, and system support groups.

External interactions may include CRO partners, vendor contacts, industry peers, and working groups.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent level of theoretical/technical depth, in computer science, data science, data engineering, mathematics, public health, or another relevant scientific discipline is required.

You should have approximately 2+ years of relevant programming experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical, CRO, biotech, or a closely related industry.

Working knowledge of regulatory expectations such as ICH-GCP and familiarity with clinical research and development concepts is important.

Strong written and spoken communication skills are needed, along with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

You should also understand data structures and programming languages used for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and reporting, with tools such as SAS, R, and Python being relevant. SAS experience is preferred for clinical programming.

Basic knowledge of programming methods, processes, and related concepts is also expected.

Additional information

Job function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences.

Sub-function: Biostatistics.

Job category: Scientific/Technology.

Locations mentioned for the posting include Bangalore, Karnataka; Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh; and Mumbai, India.

Applicants should note that the posting information, role details, and availability may change, and they should verify the latest information directly with the company before proceeding.

Eligibility

Any graduate may apply, provided they meet the experience and role-related requirements.