Head of Statistical Programming Operations

About

The Head of Statistical Programming Operations – India will establish and scale Clymb’s offshore statistical programming, automation, and data analytics organization. This role will lead a high-performing India-based delivery team, drive operational excellence, embed automation and innovation into programming workflows, and ensure high-quality, submission-ready deliverables for global clients. The role partners closely with global leadership to ensure standardized processes, efficient resourcing, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Offshore Operations & Delivery

• o Build and scale offshore statistical programming and analytics operations in India.

• o Define delivery models, governance, and engagement frameworks aligned with global teams.

• o Lead, mentor, and grow teams of SAS programmers, statisticians, data scientists, and automation specialists.

• o Oversee delivery of SDTM, ADaM, TLFs, and regulatory submission outputs, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards and regulatory requirements.

• o Serve as the senior escalation point for complex technical or delivery issues.

Automation, Quality & Standards

• o Drive adoption of automation, reusable assets, standard libraries, and AI-assisted programming.

• o Implement and maintain SOPs, programming standards, and best practices across offshore delivery.

• o Monitor quality, productivity, and delivery KPIs; lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Client, Stakeholder & Strategic Leadership

• o Act as a senior client-facing leader for offshore operations and delivery discussions.

• o Support business development through operational input, solution design, and resourcing strategies.

• o Contribute to Clymb’s biometrics and technology strategy, identifying opportunities to expand services through offshore scale and innovation.

Required qualifications

• o Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• o 12+ years of statistical/clinical programming experience in the life sciences industry.

• o Proven experience building and leading offshore or global delivery teams.

• o Strong expertise in SAS, macros, programming automation, and CDISC SDTM/ADaM.

• o Direct experience supporting regulatory submissions (NDA/BLA/MAA/PMDA).

• o Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred qualifications

• o Experience with AI-assisted programming, advanced automation, or analytics platforms.

• o Multi-therapeutic area experience.

• o Prior client-facing leadership role in a CRO or consulting environment.