Data Scientist
- Sofia, Warsaw, Johannesburg
- Clinical Data Management
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Remote or Office
About the role
Data Scientist
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.
What you will be doing
- Identify the data sources and propose a data preparation approach , e.g. using Raw data sets as an entry
- Identifying, selecting, possibly combining the key variables
- Based on the specification, preparing the datasets needed
- Set up and Refresh Cluepoints reports (KRI, DQA) on a regular basis in accordance the study specificities
- Run additional analyses, in conjunction with B&P/TO teams to understand findings if appropriate
- Provide elements of interpretation of findings to the RBM central monitors to understand the signals
- Prepare written report summarizing results (data findings and signals identified), if needed
- Support the definition of actions to be taken to adapt the RBM strategy to signals
- Closely collaborate with RBM Central Monitor
- Follow RBM processes defined for the global and local team
- Provide mentoring to new RBM Data Scientist
Your Profile:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar) required
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience required
- SAS (SAS EG): Ability to develop programs from reference code and build solutions from KRI specifications
- Python (Anaconda3): Experience executing, debugging, and enhancing analytical programs
- Rave: Working knowledge of clinical data systems and data handling processes
- KRI Specification: Ability to translate business and study requirements into clear, programmatic specifications
- CluePoints: Experience is a strong plus; familiarity with KRI & DQA dashboards and Smart Engine is beneficial
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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