Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

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.

We are currently seeking a Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON, you will play a key role in designing and developing clinical data solutions, ensuring the efficient handling, analysis, and reporting of complex clinical trial data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven insights that support the advancement of cutting-edge therapies and innovative clinical research.

What You Will Be Doing:

Functional Expertise:

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge across two or more areas:
  • Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS)
  • Data validation
  • Data ingestion and extraction
  • Risk-based analytics
• Apply full understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Support colleagues with complex clinical trial programming concepts and solutions.
• Develop and maintain analytics solutions including cross-page visualizations and information models.
• Write R and Python scripts as required.

Business & Technical Delivery

• Act as primary point of contact during study setup for system programming-related queries.
• Independently review database specifications and program one or more CDMS/EDC systems.
• Program medium-to-high complexity:
  • Data ingestion pipelines
  • CDMS solutions
  • Risk management outputs
  • Custom reports and analytics programs
• Design and build eCRF screens per protocol specifications.
• Perform data extracts and develop data transfer programs.
• Communicate analytics requirements and technical solutions clearly to stakeholders.
• Oversee complete SDLC for assigned programming deliverables.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; escalate issues impacting scope, timelines, or budget.
• Ensure quality of deliverables through formal QC and validation processes.
• Provide input to revenue forecasting and resource planning activities.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, biostatistics, data science, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical data science programming.
• Strong experience with CDMS/EDC systems.
• Experience in data ingestion, validation, analytics, and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of R and Python scripting.
• Understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory environment.

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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