Associate Principal SAS

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

ICON’s Full Service Statistical Programming group has a strategy of promotion from within. We are focused on giving our employees continuous growth opportunities, including working on exciting, innovative therapies in Oncology and Vaccines.

Each programmer becomes an expert in their designated area. You will partner with a wide range of clients to lead Phase II & III studies, program statistical analyses/reports, analyze datasets, tables, figures (or graphs), listings (TFLs), with an emphasis on CDISC ADaM programming. Our team works remotely across multiple countries which provides the flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed.

We are currently looking for a Senior Statistical Programmer II to join our team.

Locations:

• United Kingdom
• Europe
• South Africa

Overview of the Role:

• Create, validate, execute, and generate statistical programs consisting of listings, safety and efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures)
• Create, review, and finalize analysis dataset specifications
• Create, use, and modify project or department level macros
• Lead team(s) to produce high quality SAS programming outputs for all deliverables
• Serve as a mentor and help to train junior staff
• Monitor overall quality and productivity of assigned programming team members
• Provide analysis programming (ADaM/TLF) and ADaM specification development and support for or with your team
• Ensure completion of all programming project documentation
• Be responsible for developing, maintaining, and validating standard data structure and software

To be successful, you will need:

• 5+ years of experience successfully performing the role of Statistical Programmer, in the clinical research industry
• Experience leading Phase II and/or Phase III studies
• Experience creating and validating analysis datasets (CDISC ADaM standard preferred), and Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLF)
• Strong SAS programming experience
• Pinnacle 21 experience is strongly preferred
• Professional leadership skills coupled with exceptional communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree required (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related scientific discipline); Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. 

In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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