Why choose AstraZeneca India?
Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.
The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Ownership takers
If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect environment to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.
Challenge seekers
Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.
Proactive collaborators
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.
Responsibilities
Title : Senior Statistical Programmer I
Career Level – D
Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore
Shift: 9 AM -6 PM IST, Hybrid (3 days a week in office)
Experience required: 6 to 8 years.
Do you have expertise in and passion for statistical programming and understanding of drug development programs? Would you like to apply your skills to impact all phases of drug development and regulatory interactions, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
About AstraZeneca:
AstraZeneca is global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.
Late-stage Development, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (Late CVRM) Biometrics group is a dynamic and results-oriented, global environment to work in. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow. The team consistently explores use of new technologies in creating efficient processes with focus on problem solving approaches. You will have the opportunity to shape your own path, with support all the way. Our team comprises of diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.
About the Role:
The Senior Statistical Programmer is a delivery focused role responsible for programming deliverables with quality and timeliness following established standards and processes. This position requires high technical skills and thorough industry knowledge to independently perform the programming tasks while using judgement about seeking guidance in complex situations. You would be responsible for leading the programming delivery of small to medium sized clinical projects and can lead cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement
Typical Accountabilities:
Lead the programming delivery for small to medium, complex clinical projects.
Ensure high-quality deliverables by embedding quality in own work and guiding other programmers.
Program independently with strong efficiency and accuracy.
Write programming specifications and ensure completeness of supporting documentation.
Contribute to or lead the development of best practices to enhance quality, efficiency, and functional effectiveness.
Ensure adherence to programming standards and drive adoption of automation.
Plan and guide team activities, ensuring clear task allocation and progress tracking.
Identify, manage, and communicate study or project risks proactively.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners such as statisticians, lead programmers, data managers, and study leaders.
Influence stakeholders through subject-matter expertise in statistical programming.
Contribute to or lead technical initiatives within the function or across projects.
Apply sound project management principles across programming activities, including estimation, risk handling, and progress monitoring.
Lead or manage statistical programming deliverables for DSUR, PBRER, and IB.
Support statistical programming strategy, analysis, and reporting for product and study teams.
Support development and continuous improvement of standard methodologies.
Monitor and report compliance to standards and automation usage.
Hold collaboration partners accountable for high-quality deliverables.
Essential Requirements:
You are focused on solving challenging problems through collaboration and partnerships. You are a specialist in your field, or aspire to be a specialist, and you know that the best results are achieved by utilising the strengths of every individual.
Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc.), Computer Science, Statistics, Life Sciences or similar area
Strong experience in clinical drug development or healthcare
Advanced SAS Programming, CDISC standards knowledge and industry best practices
Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable for the Role:
Experience working in the Cardiovascular, Renal or Metabolism studies
Other programming languages e.g., S-PLUS, R, Python, XML etc.
Extensive knowledge of Pinnacle 21 Validator
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.
WHY JOIN US ?
Here you can fuse science and data to solve meaningful problems that matter to patients. You will collaborate with diverse experts who challenge assumptions, put evidence first and use cutting-edge methods to push analysis further. Your work will be visible across global programs and therapy areas, and you will be encouraged to improve how we operate—piloting new tools, sharing what you learn, and shaping standards that scale. We value ambition alongside kindness, resilience with curiosity, and we recognise progress as much as outcomes, using every lesson to get to stronger solutions together.
We’re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions. We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.
SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
Step into a role where your programming accelerates life-changing medicines—bring your expertise and ambition to our team and shape what’s possible today.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Date Posted
11-Mar-2026Closing Date
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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Lifelong learning
Our development opportunities are second to none. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career. From leadership projects and constructive coaching to overseas talent exchanges and global collaboration programmes, you'll never stand still.
Autonomy and reward
Experience the power of shaping your career how you want to. We are a high-performing learning organisation with autonomy over how we learn. Make big decisions, learn from your mistakes and continue growing — with performance-based rewards as part of the package.
Health and wellbeing
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. That's why we have a dedicated team to ensure your physical, financial and psychological wellbeing is a top priority.
Inclusion and diversity
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive in a culture of respect, collaboration and innovation.
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