Principal Programmer

**Location** Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

**Job ID** R-228130

**Date posted** 03/06/2025

**Job Title: Principal Programmer - Data Science Systems**
- Work Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, India
- Work Schedule: Three days on-site, two days remote (3/2)
- Career Level: E - Individual Contributor position.

**Introduction to role**:
**Accountabilities**:

- Coordinate project direction for internal and external projects in tool development and deployment.
- Lead life cycles of data science services including versioning, training, and documentation.
- Find opportunities for new data science technologies to improve QS operations.
- Research alternative solutions to current problems with recommendations for efficient solutions.
- Implement standard methodologies in software development to improve quality and efficiency.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures for regulatory deliverables using data science technologies.
- Serve as a liaison with Alexion IT for tool development using data science technologies.
- Represent QS Statistical Programming in cross-functional projects for innovative solutions.
- Lead department data science environment for clinical study data analysis.
- Serve as a statistical lead programmer contributing to project programming efforts.
- Develop and validate programming specifications for analysis datasets using Alexion standards.
- Independently develop programs generating analysis datasets based on specifications.
- Develop programming specifications for protocol-specific safety and efficacy tables.
- Independently develop programs generating safety and efficacy tables using Alexion specifications.
- Represent Alexion at conferences to present data science technology trends.

**Crucial Skills/Experience**:

- BS/MS/MA in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or related area. Advanced degree or equivalent experience with strong analytical skills is preferred.
- 6+ years’ data science or statistical programming experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO Industry.
- Some proven experience and solid understanding of data science technologies such as R, Python, C++, C#, Java or AI/machine learning.
- 2+ years project management experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is required.
- Work experience and validated skills in the use of R or SAS within a Statistical Programming environment to develop and validate analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures/graphs is required.
- Confirmed abilities to lead and handle cross-functional projects from concept to completion.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly and effectively present information.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of software development with familiarity of a general programming language (i.e. C++, Java, Python, etc.), version control (Git), CI/CD platforms, open-source and private APIs, and various SDE tools.
- Experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM models and clinical analysis reporting is preferred.
- Knowledge of clinical database design specifically electronic data capture and management, and the implementation of external data sources is preferred.

Advanced experience with:

- Constructing technical programming specifications.
- Relational Databases.
- Good Clinical Practices.
- Good Programming Practices.
- 21CFR Part 11 Standards.
- Crafting all files necessary to support an electronic submission in the eCTD format.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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.

At AstraZeneca's Alexion division, we champion diversity and foster an energizing culture where new ideas thrive. Our commitment to inclusion ensures that life-changing innovations can come from anywhere. We celebrate each other's successes and take pride in giving back to our communities. Here, your career is more than just a path; it's a journey to making a difference where it truly counts.