Configuration & QC Specialist I

Configuration & QC Specialist I

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.

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations. 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 are currently seeking a Configuration & QC Specialist I to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Configuration & QC Specialist I at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What you will be doing

• Assisting in the design/configuration and setup of clinical trial databases and electronic data capture (EDC) systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
• Scripting quality control (QC) checks on clinical trial data to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and data entry errors.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including data management, image science, and clinical operations to address QC needs and ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Supporting the development and implementation of design reviews and validation plans and procedures to assess the functionality and performance of EDC systems and data management processes.
• Providing training and support to end-users on system configuration, data entry guidelines, and QC processes to promote compliance and efficiency

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Python & SQL (This is must)
• Would prefer someone from pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Familiarity with clinical trial databases and electronic data capture (EDC) systems, such as Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, or Inform.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve data-related issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and processes.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and processes.

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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