Sr Statistical Programmer II

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 organisations.

With our patients at the centre 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.

As a Senior Statistical Programmer II you will be joining an innovative and highly collaborative global Statistical Programming department, of around 200 employees. You will have the opportunity to lead studies of various complexity and scale, collaborating with the brightest experts in the industry.

You will play a significant part of ICON's technology expansion journey, gaining exposure to other languages such as R, along with the opportunity to help frame our future technology roadmap, in areas such as technology, standardization, automation and process improvements.

Locations:

• Europe (home-based OR office-based)
• United Kingdom (home-based OR office-based)
• South Africa (home-based OR office-based

Key responsibilities:
 

• Create, validate, execute, and generate statistical programs consisting of listings, safety and efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures)
• Create, review, and finalize analysis dataset specifications
• Create, use, and modify project or department level macros
• Lead team(s) to produce high quality SAS programming outputs for all deliverables, Serve as a mentor and help to train junior staff
• Monitor overall quality and productivity of assigned programming team members
• Provide analysis programming (ADaM/TLF) and ADaM specification development and support for or with your team
• Ensure completion of all programming project documentation
• Be responsible for developing, maintaining, and validating standard data structure and software

To be successful, you will need:

• BSc or MSc degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science
• Proven relevant experience of successfully performing the role of Statistical Programmer, preferably in the clinical research industry
• Experience leading Phase II and/or Phase III studies preferred
• Experience creating and validating analysis datasets (CDISC ADaM) and TLF’s
• Strong SAS programming experience, Pinnacle 21 experience is strongly preferred
• Professional leadership skills coupled with exceptional communication skills

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.