Data Configuration Engineer (R shiny)

Data Configuration Engineer (R shiny)

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.

As a Data Configuration Designer at ICON, you will design and implement advanced clinical systems that enhance trial design and execution.

What You Will Do:

Your experience will be key in delivering high-quality clinical trial metrics and process improvement outcomes and mentoring colleagues.

• Key Accountabilities:   
  • Configure data extraction and transformations in an individual contributor role across multiple data sources
  at the study level as defined by the Data Transfer Agreement and other specifications provided by Data
  Engineer  
  • Partner closely with internal/external stakeholders and data engineers in a collaborative manner  
  • Ensure accurate delivery of data format and data frequency with quality deliverables per specification  
  • Participate in the development, maintenance and training rendered by standards and other functions on
  transfer specs and best practices used by business  
   
  Additional Activities:   
  • Assists with quality review of above activities performed by a vendor, as needed.   
  • Adhere to SOPs for computer system validation and all GCP (Good Clinical Practice) regulations.   
  • Ensure compliance with own Learning Curricula, corporate and/or GxP requirements. Performs other duties
  as assigned within timelines   
   
  Qualifications:   
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years /Masters  with 3 years in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, biology or other health related field or equivalent experience that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the job.   
  • Hands on experience in R Shiny (Dashboard Experience)

• Experience with EDC build, Data Management, and EDC extraction configuration   
  • Knowledge of data flow between clinical data management systems, vendor devices and CDR.  

  • Knowledge of XMLS, ALS, APIs and MDR preferred.  
  • Experience with one of these languages: R Shiny, SQL, SAS, R, Python  
  • Understanding of SDTM  
  • Strong working knowledge of clinical trial terminology and data transfer specification expected  
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work groups. Strong project management skills. Proven ability to
  resolve problems independently and collaboratively.   
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize
  multiple competing tasks and demands.   
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete tasks to deadlines.  
   
  Special Skills/Abilities:   
  • Strong attention to detail, and organizational skills   
  • Good time management skills   
  • Quick learner and comfortable asking questions, learning new technologies and systems   
  • Good knowledge of office software (Microsoft Office).   
  • Experience with EDC build or data extraction configuration ETL/ELT experience   
  • Understanding of AWS/Data bricks concepts 
   
  Preferable but not required:   
  • Experience developing R shiny and Python apps  
  • Experience with Hadoop  
  • Experience with Agile development methods 
  • Experience with Veeva CDB Experience programming in CQL, CDB, working with JSON format and/or C# is
  preferred but not required
   

  License/Certifications: 
  • Preferred to have SAS or R or Python certification

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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