Hybrid Director, Biometrics – Clinical Database Programming

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About the role

  • Director of Biometrics overseeing clinical programming and biostatistics at Syneos Health. Leading regional operations and collaboration with global teams to optimize biometrics services.

Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership and guidance across Biometrics initiatives within the India region
  • Oversees and supports the India Biometrics team
  • Works in close collaboration with global heads of Biostatistics, Programming, and Data Science
  • Leads the development, review, and continuous refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of robust training programs
  • Oversees and ensures compliance with training certification processes via the company’s Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Leads root cause analysis and improvement efforts in response to Quality Issues (QIs), audit findings, and cross-functional compliance concerns
  • Engages and influences both internal and external stakeholders
  • Directs the identification, scoping, and execution of process improvements across Biometrics
  • Drives regional communication and execution of Biometrics Optimization plans
  • Champions a culture of innovation by encouraging and supporting the India Biometrics team
  • Supports and contributes to the achievement of Biometrics BU financial targets
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clinical research industry standards and trends
  • Mentors and supports regional Biometrics personnel
  • Holds full line management responsibilities for the regional Biometrics leadership team
  • Leads workforce planning and recruitment strategies for India Biometrics operations

Requirements

  • Advanced degree ( Master’s or Ph.D.) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline required
  • Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in clinical research and biometrics functions (Clinical Programming), with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or regional/global management role
  • Experience working in a global CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment with exposure to multinational team leadership and cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Knowledge of clinical trial processes, statistical methodologies, CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM ), and regulatory submission requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA).
  • Demonstrated expertise in implementing and overseeing data management, statistical programming, and biostatistical analysis strategies.
  • Familiarity with statistical software tools such as SAS, R, or Python, and enterprise-level clinical systems and platforms (e.g., Medidata, Oracle Clinical, Veeva, etc.).
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage large, cross-functional biometrics teams, preferably across multiple geographies.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence global stakeholders and collaborate effectively with functional heads.
  • Experience translating global strategy into regional operational excellence and driving process improvements at scale.
  • Strong business acumen with experience managing departmental budgets, headcount planning, and contributing to P&L goals.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

Benefits

  • supportive and engaged line management
  • technical and therapeutic area training
  • peer recognition
  • total rewards program

Job title

Director, Biometrics – Clinical Database Programming

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

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Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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