Analytics Development Lead

Role summary

We are looking to recruit Analytics Development Lead, as part of a specialist team, who will be leading the technical development effort of visual analytics for ICON's informatics platform ICONIK - http://www.iconplc.com/innovation/iconik/. The candidate will be responsible for working with stakeholders to define analytics requirements, leading and managing the deployment of risk-based approaches for central monitoring and process documentation. This position will also expect hands-on data architecture and development of existing and new initiatives of central monitoring analytical methods. Mentorship of junior technical staff is expected and the ability to work both independently and in a matrix team environment is essential.

*This role can be based in Dublin or Warsaw*

What we need you to do:

• Initiate, build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders to provide information and solve problems as and when they arise.
• Oversee, coordinate and review aspects of product and analytical method development
• Manage own and assigned resource time effectively on moderately complex analytics projects
• Document all development and project management activities in accordance with departmental procedures
• Communicate project assignments and concepts clearly to all relevant resources and stakeholders to achieve successful project completion
• Contribute significantly to innovative approaches to achieve project goals
• Implement appropriate strategies, processes and best practices
• Mentor and supervise staff and be responsible for the quality and accuracy of the work done by others.

What we're looking for:

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level qualification in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management or Information Technology, or have gained experience in a similar discipline.
• Experience in developing in R, SAS or any other SQL languages
• Deep understanding of data modelling and manipulation techniques, including ETL and aggregation methods
• Good understanding of data visualization concepts and a working knowledge of visual analytics developments (Ideally utilising TIBCO Spotfire or Tableau visualisation platforms)
• Knowledge of variety of advanced modelling technique, including machine learning models, clustering, statistical analysis and regression methods
• Project management experience and proven business analysis and requirements elicitation skills
• Good presentation skills and proven ability communicating analytics requirements and solutions to development team members and stakeholder
• Desired experience in clinical data management and knowledge of clinical risk management and central monitoring strategies.