This role is designed for early-career to mid-level data professionals with hands-on experience in SAS programming within clinical or scientific environments. The position is based in Navi Mumbai, India, and is fully office-based.
As part of Medpace’s Core Laboratory and Imaging Services team, the SAS Programmer plays a direct role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and reliable clinical data delivery.
The work supports downstream clinical decision-making and regulatory submissions, making data integrity central to patient safety and trial success.
About the Company
Medpace is a global, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) supporting Phase I–IV clinical development for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace operates in more than 40 countries with a workforce exceeding 5,000 professionals.
The organization is known for its integrated, in-house scientific model, providing regulatory, therapeutic, and operational expertise across major disease areas including oncology, cardiology, CNS, metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases. Medpace has received consistent recognition for operational quality and reliability within the CRO industry.
Job Overview
Job Title: SAS Programmer – Core Laboratory
Department: Data Management
Job ID: 12315
Location: Navi Mumbai, India
Employment Type: Full-time, office-based
Primary Focus:
- Clinical database programming and validation
- Data checks and transfer readiness
- Collaboration with Data Management teams supporting core lab and imaging data
This role operates within a structured team environment and supports multiple clinical projects.
Key Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Program, validate, and maintain mapped clinical databases in alignment with study requirements
- Develop and maintain SAS programs for edit checks and data quality review
- Prepare data transfer specifications and supporting documentation
- Ensure consistency between database design, specifications, and programmed outputs
- Support database lock and data transfer milestones
Data Management Collaboration
- Coordinate closely with Data Management teams on database specifications
- Address and resolve data discrepancies and programming-related issues
- Participate in cross-functional discussions related to data transfers and validations
- Support audit readiness through clear documentation and traceability
The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation discipline, and adherence to internal standards.
Eligibility & Skills
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, life sciences, or a related scientific discipline
Technical Skills
- Practical experience with SAS programming or similar clinical data programming tools
- Ability to write, validate, and maintain SAS programs for clinical databases
- Understanding of clinical data structures and mapped datasets
- Experience supporting edit checks and data validation processes
Additional Requirements
- Completion of SAS certification is mandatory prior to joining Medpace
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, office environment
Only skills directly applicable to clinical data programming and SAS-based workflows are required for this role.
Why This Role Matters
Core laboratory and imaging data are critical endpoints in many clinical trials, particularly in oncology and device-based studies. Errors or delays in data programming can directly affect trial timelines, regulatory submissions, and study credibility.
In this role, the SAS Programmer ensures that complex lab and imaging datasets are correctly structured, validated, and transferred for analysis. The work contributes to clean, reliable data that supports clinical conclusions and regulatory confidence. This position sits at the intersection of technical programming and clinical operations, making it foundational to trial execution quality.
Benefits & Professional Exposure
Medpace offers a structured professional environment with clearly defined responsibilities and growth pathways. Employees in this role gain:
- Exposure to global clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas
- Hands-on experience with core lab and imaging data workflows
- Direct collaboration with Data Management and cross-functional clinical teams
- A stable, office-based work setting with defined processes
Additional benefits include competitive compensation, structured PTO policies, wellness initiatives, and participation in company-sponsored employee programs.
Career Path After This Role
Experience as a SAS Programmer in Medpace’s Core Laboratory team can lead to progression into roles such as:
- Senior SAS Programmer
- Clinical Data Programmer Specialist
- Lead Programmer (Core Lab or Imaging)
- Data Management or Programming Project Lead
The role builds a strong foundation in regulated clinical data environments, which is transferable across CROs, sponsors, and specialized data services teams.
How to Apply
