Associate Principal Statistical Programmer

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.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

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.

We have an incredible opportunity for an Associate Principal Statistical Programmer to join the team.

Location:

• United States (home-based OR office-based)
• Burlington, Canada
• Mexico City (home-based OR office-based)
• Argentina (home-based OR office-based)

Overview of the role:

The Associate Principal Statistical Programmer is responsible for creating, validating, and executing a range of statistical programs and applies extensive domain knowledge in the programming of datasets, tables, figures and listings for quality and accuracy.

• Lead and execute programming deliverables for at least one study at a time globally (as Global programming lead) and ensure that competing priorities are managed appropriately
• Act as a technical consultant for all technical related issues within the team that they are assigned
• Work as SME for at least one domain and act as a point of contact for the team/department for any queries related to those domains
• Lead and drive technical initiatives to upscale the technical capabilities of the programming team/department
• Lead and drive technical initiatives to upscale the departmental functionalities/to implement new technologies
• Serve in a client-facing capacity that demonstrates an ability to anticipate client needs and implement innovative solutions
• Develop and foster client relationships through effective project management and communication

To be successful, you will need:

• 7+ years of successfully performing the role of Statistical Programmer, in the clinical research industry
• Experience with creating and validating analysis datasets (CDISC ADaM standard), Tables, Listings and Graphs
• Pinnacle 21 experience is strongly preferred
• Strong SAS programming skills
• Experience with leading multiple projects in parallel - including Phase II and/or Phase III studies
• Vaccine experience is preferred, but not required
• Submission experience is preferred, but not required
• 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.