Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer
- India
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- Biometrics Portfolio
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About the role
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As a Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
- Develop complex programs to support analytics (graphs/summaries)
- Identify the programming problems/challenges and develop the SAS programs independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to debug the existing programs.
- Propose programming solutions to the day-to-day study related activities
- Very high understanding of the Phase I-IV clinical trial process
- Experience working in the Clinical data management function.
- Thorough understanding of the DM related study activities like CRF’s, reconciliation, Manual data reviews etc.
- Ability to understand the department level SOP’s, WI’s
- Preferably a degree in computer science or any discipline in computer application/ technology degree with exp in programming languages
- Excellent SAS programming skills (preferably 4-6 years)
- Solid understanding of Macros and ability to develop highly complex macros based on requirements.
- Required to handle the clinical studies in CDSM independently and with minimal supervision.
- Collaborate with the stakeholders in CDSM (data managers, data review team, recon team) during the study and provide necessary Clinical programming input and provide solutions
- Ability to keep track of the clinical study milestones and align them with timely delivery of the reports.
- Productivity software tools
- Office 365 applications
- Understanding of at least one EDC system (e.g. Veeva)
Why ICON?
Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
ICON, including subsidiaries, 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, colour, 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.
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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At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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