Senior Clinical Programmer II

Posted date Oct. 01, 2026

Contract type Full time

Job ID R-260730

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

Job ID R-260730 Date posted 10/01/2026

Job Title: Senior Clinical Programmer II

Global Career Level: D

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore

Work Type: Hybrid

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines targeting some of the planet’s most serious diseases. 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.

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to turn complex clinical data into clear insights that accelerate decisions for patients? As a Senior Clinical Programmer II at AstraZeneca, you will lead high-impact programming & data visualization that sharpen trial oversight, streamline data cleaning, and enable faster, evidence-based actions across global studies. You will partner with cross-functional teams to build validated listings, dashboards, and analytical solutions that shorten the path from data to decision. This role sits at the heart of how we bring innovative treatments to people living with cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, respiratory, and immunology conditions.

You will combine deep technical skill with industry know-how to shape enterprise standards, improve quality and speed, and mentor others—so our teams can move with confidence and pace. Can you see yourself setting the bar for clinical programming excellence while advancing a digitally enabled future?

Accountabilities:

Advanced Programming and Validation: Independently design, develop, implement, and validate complex programs in SAS, Python, R, SQL, and dashboard technologies such as Power BI and Spotfire; deliver high-quality, efficient code that processes, analyzes, and reports clinical trial data for timely review by study teams.

Data Products and Visualization: Build and maintain dashboards and data visualization tools end to end—requirements gathering, data provisioning, development, and optimization—so interested parties can proactively monitor data quality, safety, and operational performance.

Reporting for Data Cleaning: Create and maintain a robust catalogue of listings and reports that enable systematic data cleaning and issue detection, improving cycle times and inspection readiness.

Project and Roadmap Leadership: Lead small to medium complexity initiatives aligned to the clinical programming roadmap; prioritize and deliver achievements that scale across studies and functions.

Standards, Tools, and Best Practices: Define and contribute to processes, reusable components, and best of the industry practices that improve quality, efficiency, and consistency of programming deliverables at both global and study levels.

Quality and Risk Management: Build quality into your own outputs and review deliverables from other programmers; identify, manage, and communicate risks and mitigation plans across stakeholders to keep studies on track.

Influence and Collaboration: Serve as a subject matter authority on programming topics; collaborate proactively with data management, development operations, clinical, biometrics, and other teams to meet end-user reporting needs and resolve issues quickly.

Mentorship and Capability Building: Mentor and coach junior programmers; provide cross-training, technical guidance, and support to ensure the availability and sustainability of high-quality reports and dashboards for internal and external users.

Documentation and Compliance: Oversee complete, accurate documentation of programming activities, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, guidelines, and best of industry practices.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, life science or statistics

Accomplished programming skills in SAS/Python/R/SQL/ SQL/Power BI/ SpotFire or other dashboard technologies

Proficient knowledge of clinical development process

Thorough knowledge of industry standards

Ability to influence relevant collaborators

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, writing, communication skills, and ability to work within a cross functional team

Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to handle complexity and change in a dynamic environment

Technical expertise with data capture, data models, data mining, and visualization techniques.

Prior Experience and understanding of EDC systems like Medidata Rave / Inform / Veeva and Data Platforms like Saama/ Entimice, SAS LSAF etc

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Strong interpersonal abilities and the capacity to navigate complexity and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment

Broad knowledge of FDA regulations and GCP/ICH guidelines as related to clinical programming processes.

Experience in producing analytical dashboards with Power BI, Spotfire, or alternative Business Intelligence platforms.

Knowledge on MicroStrategy

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 AstraZeneca:

Here, science meets technology to solve real problems for patients. You will join a bold, fast-moving environment where unexpected teams come together to spark bold thinking—from evidence generation and clinical trials to digital solutions that connect the entire care journey. We are advancing a growing pipeline and reimagining how data can speed launches and elevate outcomes, all while valuing kindness alongside ambition. You will have the support, trust, and autonomy to take smart risks, learn rapidly, and see your work translate into better decisions and better health for people worldwide.

Call to Action:

Step into a role where your code, curiosity, and leadership will shape smarter trials and better patient outcomes.

Date Posted

01-Oct-2026

Closing Date

05-Oct-2026

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.

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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.

Sales Representative Oslo, Norway

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.

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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.

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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.