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Senior Statistical Data Scientist

Pfizer

5 - 4 years

Chennai

Posted: 29/05/2026

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Job Description

 

Job Summary 

  • An Individual Contributor role 

  • Productive hands on programming, supporting deliverables in the study/project/portfolio/standards team, of medium – high complex statistical programming deliverables to support assets and study teams  

  • Performs tasks with limited supervision early in role and independently later in role. 

  • Is capable of handling standards/study programming specific activities independently including collaboration across stakeholders at various timezones 

  • Ensures adherence to high quality programming standards in their daily work 

  • Ensure the tasks are completed on time with quality and are compliant to the process at Pfizer with needed guidance.  

  • Work collaboratively with study teams and stakeholders such as clinicians and statisticians on milestones and deliverables. 

  • Active self-learning and delivering on solutions in the space of statistical programming and data standards  

  • Contribute to SDSA initiatives globally and locally.  

 

Job Responsibilities : 

  • Accountable for their assigned work supporting the standards/study deliverables 

  • Contributes to upto 80% of their time to programming deliverables assigned within the scope of the function in either SAS, R or Python and 20% to self learning, development and growth.   

  • Review/Develop/Validate datasets, TFL as per CDISC aligned Pfizer Standards or Pfizer Data Standards for Study/Project/Portfolio (TA or Study Programming) 

  • Explore the existing code base and execute/perform runs as required, also develop/modify as per the needs and specifications suggested to the standards team as appropriate – (Standards Programming) 

  • Ensures appropriate documentation and QC across the lifespan of the study for all of their programming deliverables across Standards, Programming and Submissions.  

  • Understand/Develop/Review standard/study/project/portfolio requirements, specifications to gain deeper understanding of expectations and programming requirements, by collaborating with stakeholders.  

  • Knowledgeable in core safety standards as well as TA standards pertinent to their project and lead development of standards necessary for their study 

  • Exhibits routine and occasionally complex problem solving skills, seeking direction when appropriate. 

  • Regularly update leads on progress and time estimations to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate planning 

  • Advances job knowledge to next level by participating/contributing in/to opportunities both globally and locally.  

Qualifications/ Skills: 

  • Bachelor or Master (preferred) Degree in Statistics, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, biological sciences, IT, or related field. 

  • 3.5 -4 years relevant experience in SAS or R programming and working knowledge of clinical trials 

  • Understanding of clinical data and drug development process, CDISC standards required 

  • Clinical trials expertise with an understanding of data operations required for the reporting of clinical trial data. 

  • Good understanding of ICH and regulatory guidelines 

  • Working knowledge of clinical data and relevant data standards 

  • Is able to work with stakeholders across timezones under tight timelines 

  • Strong written and oral communication skills, and time and project management skills 

  • Strong competencies and interests for innovation and problem solving 

  • Proven ability to operate with limited oversight 

  • Knowledge of at least 1 Therapeutic Area 

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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About Company

Pfizer is a global pharmaceutical company known for its vaccines and medications in therapeutic areas like oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company played a key role in developing the COVID-19 vaccine and continues to lead in drug development and biotechnology.

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