Fortrea is hiring for the position of Statistical Programmer 1 – DM SAS Listings Team in Bangalore, India. This is a full-time hybrid opportunity for candidates with a background in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline and relevant SAS programming experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
The Fortrea Statistical Programmer 1 job in Bangalore involves developing and validating SAS programs, creating Data Management SAS listings, maintaining vendor data programs, supporting clinical trial data reporting, and working closely with Clinical Data Management and Statistical Programming teams.
Candidates with 1 to 3 years of SAS programming experience and knowledge of clinical trials may be suitable for this opportunity. Experience with vendor data programming is specifically listed as mandatory in the job requirements.
Fortrea Statistical Programmer 1 Job Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Fortrea |
| Job Title | Statistical Programmer 1 – DM SAS Listings Team |
| Requisition ID | 264749 |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Work Arrangement | Hybrid |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Experience | 1–3 years |
| Industry | CRO / Pharmaceutical / Clinical Research |
| Key Skill | SAS Programming |
| Salary | ₹5–9 LPA estimated |
| Application Mode | Online |
Salary Note: The salary range above is an editorial estimate for similar Statistical Programmer roles in India and is not an officially disclosed Fortrea salary for Job ID 264749. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, internal compensation structure, and other factors.
Key Responsibilities
As a Statistical Programmer 1 at Fortrea, the selected candidate will provide statistical programming support across clinical trial projects. Major responsibilities include:
- Provide Statistical Programming support for clinical trial projects.
- Develop, validate, and maintain SAS programs and outputs used for clinical trial data management, analysis, and reporting.
- Develop and maintain data transfer programs according to client specifications and individual project requirements.
- Develop Data Management SAS listings according to client specifications and applicable study standards.
- Review draft and final production outputs for accuracy, consistency, and overall quality.
- Take ownership of the quality and integrity of assigned programming deliverables.
- Work collaboratively with Clinical Data Management, Statistical Programming, and other cross-functional project stakeholders.
- Manage multiple studies and programming assignments while meeting established timelines.
- Maintain high attention to detail across SAS programming deliverables.
- Develop technical and project-related knowledge continuously.
- Troubleshoot programming issues and seek guidance from senior Statistical Programming professionals when required.
- Develop broader knowledge of Statistical Programming activities under the guidance of experienced team members.
- Follow Fortrea SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
- Participate in process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Perform additional programming responsibilities assigned by senior staff or management.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates interested in the Fortrea Statistical Programmer 1 Bangalore vacancy should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics
- Or another related discipline
Fortrea states that relevant and equivalent professional experience may also be considered in lieu of the specified educational requirements.
Candidates must also possess the required English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Experience Required
Fortrea is seeking candidates with approximately 1 to 3 years of SAS programming experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Applicants should have a solid understanding of programming fundamentals and program development principles.
Important: This vacancy should not be considered a pure fresher role, because Fortrea specifically asks for 1–3 years of SAS programming experience and mandatory experience developing and maintaining vendor data programs.
Essential and Preferred Skills
Candidates should possess or develop proficiency in the following areas:
- SAS programming
- Clinical trial data
- DM SAS listings
- Vendor data programming
- Programming fundamentals
- Program development
- Data transfer programming
- Clinical trial processes
- Data quality and validation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving and debugging
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Experience with coding, database reconciliation, PK deviation analysis, and custom listing development is considered advantageous.
Experience in SAS macro development, debugging, and complex macros would also be beneficial.
A SAS certification is desirable but not mandatory.
Mandatory Requirement
One requirement deserves particular attention before applying:
Candidates must have experience developing and maintaining vendor data programs.
Applicants should review their experience against this requirement before submitting an application.
Who Can Apply?
This Fortrea Statistical Programmer vacancy may be particularly relevant for professionals currently working as:
- Statistical Programmer
- SAS Programmer
- Clinical SAS Programmer
- Junior Statistical Programmer
- Clinical Data Programmer
- DM SAS Programmer
- SAS Listings Programmer
- Clinical Data Management Programmer
Candidates transitioning from Clinical Data Management into Statistical Programming may also find the position relevant if they possess the required hands-on SAS programming and vendor data programming experience.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
The role offers exposure to statistical programming activities within clinical research while working alongside Clinical Data Management and Statistical Programming teams.
Potential professional benefits include:
- Exposure to global clinical trial projects
- Practical experience with clinical SAS programming
- Experience developing DM SAS listings
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Development of SAS macro and debugging capabilities
- Understanding of clinical trial data workflows
- Experience working within GCP, SOP, and QMS frameworks
- Opportunity to develop broader Statistical Programming expertise
- Hybrid working arrangement in Bangalore
Specific employee benefits and compensation should be confirmed directly with Fortrea during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
