Clinical Data Science Associate

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.

The role:

As we continue to expand our global operations, our established and highly active Clinical Data Science team is now seeking an additional five Clinical Data Science Associates to join our team in Dublin. This is a very exciting time to join us and this role has a clear and defined progression path, as well as dedicated on-the-job training to give you the best springboard for a continued successful career in Clinical Data Science.

As a Clinical Data Science Associate, you will be trained to lead end-to-end data review activities performed on a clinical trial, be accountable for achieving clinical data science deliverables on-time, with high quality and to agreed financial metrics, and communicate trending and summary of findings to internal and external stakeholders to support on-time delivery of data fit for analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Protocol Understanding – Review and comprehend protocol content, ensuring alignment with clinical data science objectives and regulatory guidelines.

• Clinical Data Interpretation – Analyse and interpret clinical data, identifying trends, patterns, and outliers to support decision-making in research and development processes.

• Project Management – Coordinate and support various aspects of clinical data science projects, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, while adhering to timelines and milestones.

• Financial Tracking – Monitor and track project budgets, expenses, and resource allocations, collaborating with finance and project teams to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficiency.

• Cross-functional Collaboration – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate clinical data insights into broader research strategies and initiatives.

• Quality Assurance – Implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of clinical data, complying with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

• Documentation and Reporting – Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations summarising clinical data findings, methodologies, and recommendations for internal stakeholders and regulatory submissions.

• Continuous Learning – Stay abreast of advancements in clinical data science, healthcare regulations, and industry trends, actively seeking opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing within the organisation.

Here at ICON, we want our employees to succeed and ensure that they are set up for this success through constant training, development and support. To enable success in this position you will have:

• Administrative experience or a graduate level education

• A degree in a quantitative or data-focused field would be beneficial, but work experience will also be considered a plus

• Strong IT skills, in particular with MS Excel

• Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure

• You will be Dublin based and working from our Leopardstown office – this is a fully office-based role

Please note – sponsorship is not available for these roles.

Benefits of working at 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.

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, colour, 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.

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