Clinical Data Programming Lead

Clinical Data Programming Lead (SAS + EDC) - Bangalore/Chennai (Hybrid)

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

The Clinical Data Programming Lead role is part of the Investigator Payments Group (IPG) and will be involved in the programming, delivery and oversight of data integration solutions between the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system, the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and our payment entitlement calculation system (APECS).

The Clinical Data Programming Lead provides support to and acts as a back-up for the IPG Manager. To effectively assist the IPG Manager in leading the activities for those under his/her jurisdiction in a manner that ensures all timeframes and targets are met.

The Clinical Data Programming Lead is responsible for managing multiple projects in accordance with established timelines and quality standards.

The Clinical Data Programming Lead participates in activities related to specification development, programming, validation and quality assurance of study data deliverables and applies expert experience and knowledge.

• Serves as the programming lead and SME for Patient Data Integration (PDI) on all new eligible studies.
• Oversees the setup and maintenance of programming deliverables including setup/monitoring of automated schedules and other supporting systems.
• Provides programming/technical oversight, quality assurance and mentoring for other assigned Clinical Data Programmers.
• Trouble-shoots and solves programming issues and/or system integration issues as needed.

Job Location : Chennai / Bangalore

Experience required:

• 5+ years of experience clinical data programming and delivery
• Successful handling of multiple tasks and timelines.
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Advanced knowledge of the clinical data programming development life cycle.
• Experience in clinical data programming and the ability to review and evaluate clinical data.
• Extensive problem solving skills for tasks/functions related to his/her group.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with little supervision.
• Strong ability to learn new technologies, applications and techniques.
• Have proven SAS programming experience and be familiar with handling data extracts from different EDC systems. In particular, Medidata Rave and Veeva CDMS.

Education requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, science or related discipline or relative experience required.

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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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