This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Stat Programmer II / Sr Statistical Programmer (R / R Shiny) in India.
This role is part of a global clinical development environment where advanced statistical programming directly supports the acceleration of life-changing therapies. You will work on complex clinical trial datasets, building robust analytical outputs and interactive visualizations that inform critical regulatory and scientific decisions. The position combines deep technical R programming expertise with exposure to real-world clinical research challenges across multiple studies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including biostatistics, data management, and clinical operations in a highly collaborative, international setup. This is a hands-on role where R Shiny development, data wrangling, and visualization play a central part in delivering high-quality insights. The environment is fast-paced, innovation-driven, and focused on improving patient outcomes through data excellence. It is ideal for professionals who enjoy both technical depth and meaningful healthcare impact.
Accountabilities
- Develop, validate, and maintain statistical programs and outputs supporting clinical trial analysis using R and related tools.
- Build interactive dashboards and applications using R Shiny to support data exploration and visualization for clinical stakeholders.
- Perform data wrangling and transformation using tidyverse, ensuring accuracy and consistency of clinical datasets.
- Create high-quality visualizations using ggplot2 and support statistical reporting needs across multiple studies.
- Apply strong version control practices using Git (GitHub or GitLab), including branching, merging, and code reviews.
- Collaborate with study teams to support study setup, execution, and reporting activities across multiple concurrent projects.
- Ensure compliance with programming standards, study protocols, and regulatory expectations in clinical research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in R programming within the clinical research or pharmaceutical domain.
- Strong expertise in R Shiny development for building interactive applications and dashboards.
- Advanced proficiency in tidyverse and ggplot2 for data manipulation and visualization.
- Solid understanding of clinical trial data structures and statistical programming workflows.
- Strong Git skills including version control, branching, merging, and code review practices.
- Experience working across multiple studies with ability to manage priorities effectively.
- Good communication skills with ability to collaborate in global, cross-functional teams.
- Nice to have: R package development, AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude), IronPython exposure, and study lead experience.
Benefits
- Remote-first or pre-approved remote working arrangement within India.
- Opportunity to work on global clinical trials impacting patient outcomes worldwide.
- Career development in a highly specialized biopharmaceutical and statistical programming environment.
- Exposure to cutting-edge R technologies, clinical datasets, and advanced analytics workflows.
- Collaborative, international work culture with strong knowledge sharing and peer recognition.
- Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities across therapeutic and technical domains.
- Inclusive and supportive workplace culture focused on flexibility and professional progression.
How Jobgether Works
We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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