Lead, Sr Clinical Data Prgrming

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 organizations.

With our patients at the center 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.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Clinical Data Programming Lead (Rave) to join the team.

Location: (home-based OR office-based)

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Argentina
• Colombia

Overview of the role:

This Senior CDPL is part of the Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS) group. In this central role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining EDC databases using Medidata Rave. You will act as a Team Lead and SME for Rave Programmers and Testers ensuring team delivers to expected quality and timelines and providing technical oversight and training/mentoring.

• Leads study specific database build using Medidata Rave
• Design CRFs and Program edit checks, Custom Functions, Derivations, etc.
• Set up Coder, Lab, IRT, T-SDV, and Rave Safety Gateway integrations
• Serves as Team lead to CDMS Programmers, providing training, best practices, support and quality checks on study build and programming; ensure effective resource allocation and workload balancing across assigned team members
• Extend technical expertise and mentor team members on an ongoing basis
• Travel (approximately 15%) domestic and/or international

To be successful, you will need:

• Proven experience in study build set up; possess a strong understanding of the principles of system development lifecycle and governance and be able to perform assigned tasks with minimum supervision
• Prior relevant experience in building study databases
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and timelines
• Experience in Medidata Rave (Medidata certification is preferred)
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, applications, and techniques
• Understanding of database concepts
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, science, or related discipline

Benefits of Working in ICON:

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.

At 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.

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, 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.

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