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Clinical Data Programming Lead (SAS)

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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 a Clinical Data Programming Lead (SAS) to join the team.

Location Options:

  • United States (home-based OR office-based)
  • Mexico (office-based with some remote flexibility)
  • Canada (home-based OR office-based)

    Summary:

    This Clinical Data Programming Lead (CDPL) is part of the Clinical Data Services (CDS) group involved in clinical data receipt, programming and delivery. The CDPL is responsible for overseeing the set-up and maintenance of clinical data deliverables on multiple clinical studies.

    The CDPL participates in activities as related to the specification, validation and quality assurance of study data deliverables and applies competent experience and knowledge in support of the clinical data programmers assigned to a clinical study.

    Highlights of Key Responsibilities:

  • Serves as the clinical data delivery lead on multiple study specific programming setup, leading clinical data programming activities on multiple studies
  • Annotate CRFs in accordance with CDISC published or sponsor specific guidelines with appropriate metadata to reflect case report tabulation (CRT) data sets.
  • Plans and works with the clinical programming group to schedule specification, programming, validation and ongoing delivery activities. Manages timelines for programming setup process, ensures issues are addressed in a timely manner to meet timelines and produces clinical data delivery validation packages for delivery.
  • Co-ordinates and manages study database updates and out of scope impacts as specific per Change Request documents and procedures.

    Requirements:

  • Ideal background is 4+ years of experience in clinical data programming, but candidates with 1+ years will be considered
  • Proven SAS programming experience
  • Experience with clinical data programming and the ability to review and evaluate clinical data
  • Demonstrated ability to produce CDISC and Sponsor defined clinical data deliverables
  • Successfully handle multiple tasks and timelines
  • Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, science or related discipline or meaningful experience required

    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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