Clinical Data Science Lead
- Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Clinical Data Management, Data Science
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Office Based
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
- Full Service Division
About the role
Clinical Data Science Lead _ Office Based
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.
We are currently seeking a Clinical Data Science Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Clinical Data Science Lead at ICON, you will play a crucial role in driving data science initiatives within clinical trials, ensuring that our analyses provide meaningful insights that inform strategic decisions. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative therapies by overseeing data science projects and leading a team of data professionals.
What You Will Be Doing:
Leading the design and implementation of data science strategies to enhance clinical trial data analysis.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify key data requirements and analytical needs.
Overseeing the development of statistical models and analytical tools to optimize data interpretation.
Mentoring and guiding team members in best practices for data analysis and visualization.
Communicating findings and insights to stakeholders through presentations and reports, influencing project direction.
Your Profile:
Advanced degree in statistics, data science, life sciences, or a related field.
Extensive experience in data analysis and project leadership within a clinical research setting.
Strong expertise in statistical software and data visualization techniques.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on translating data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams.
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.
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 or submit a request here
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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