Senior Statistical Data Scientist

Pfizer
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Location
India - Chennai
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
September 23, 2026
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Job Description

The role is/includes

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.

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.

Work Location Assignment: Flexible

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the job located, and what is the work-mode policy?
The position is located in Chennai, India, and has a hybrid work-location assignment.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
You will perform hands-on programming in SAS, R, or Python to support statistical programming deliverables. Responsibilities include developing and validating datasets and TFLs, collaborating with clinicians and statisticians, ensuring adherence to Pfizer standards, and contributing to global and local SDSA initiatives.
How much of my time will be spent on programming versus other activities?
You will contribute up to 80% of your time to assigned programming deliverables in SAS, R, or Python. The remaining 20% of your time is dedicated to self-learning, development, and growth.
What level of supervision will I receive in this position?
As an individual contributor, you will perform tasks with limited supervision early in the role and transition to working independently later on. You will regularly update leads on your progress and time estimations.

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