Clinical Data Science Lead
- Mexico City
- Clinical Data Management, Data Science
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
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- Full Service Division
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Clinical Data Science Lead (CDSL) - Colombia & Mexico - Homebased
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.
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
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.
What you will be doing:
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.
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.
Accountable for the development of planning documents related to data review, data analytics and data deliverables.
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 in this role you 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
All employees must read, write, and speak fluent English and host country language
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON 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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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, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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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