Clinical Data Science Lead

With our patients at the center 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 Science Lead to join ICON's Full-Service IOD Clinical Data Science team.

LOCATIONS:

• Mexico (office-based with remote flexibility)
• Colombia (home-based OR office-based)

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Clinical Data Science Lead (CDSL), serves as the primary contact for internal and external team members regarding clinical data science data review activities and leads these review activities to ensure the delivery of data fit for analysis.

• Develop and oversee the timeliness of clinical data science activities during the life cycle of studies as it relates to data review and data delivery milestones
• Works independently and with other project leads, as needed, to negotiate timelines and key deliverables with clients and/or external customers, vendors and departments
• Participates in Sponsor and/or third-party audits
• Forecasts budget, hours and resourcing for clinical data review activities
• Performs analytic review as defined in the scope of work and functional plans focusing on errors that matter or have a meaningful impact on the safety of the subject or interpretation of the final analysis
• Work and collaborate with cross-functional and global groups
• Provide input into clinical system development activities and clinical risk management activities
• Accountable for the development of planning documents related to data review, data analytics and data deliverables
• Establishes approach and leads resources to achieve operational and strategic plans
• Tracks and keeps functional management and those responsible for project management informed of any issues that might affect project target dates, scope, or budget, and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner
• For problem solving, use existing procedures to solve problems where solutions are not readily apparent; analyze information and standard practices to make judgement calls

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED:

• 4+ years of clinical data management experience in a clinical research organization or pharmaceutical company
• Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with all steps within the data science lifecycle and most major data science study tasks, with proficiency in at least one Clinical Data Management system required (e.g., Medidata Rave, Inform, Oracle Clinical, Veeva)
• Excellent communication skills
• Timeline management experience
• Data Analytic and Data Validation experience
• Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated above. All employees must read, write, and speak fluent English and host country language.

* Please submit all applications in English *

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.

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