Manager, Statistical Programming

Manager, Statistical Programming

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.

As a Manager, Statistical Programming at ICON, you will lead a team of statistical programmers in the development and validation of statistical analysis and reporting solutions for clinical trials.

What You Will Do:

You will manage day-to-day statistical programming activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the programming activities related to clinical trial data, including the creation of statistical analysis plans, datasets, and tables, listings, and figures (TLFs).
• Managing and mentoring a team of statistical programmers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Collaborating with biostatisticians and clinical teams to ensure alignment of programming activities with study objectives and timelines.
• Reviewing and validating programming outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Staying updated on industry best practices and advancements in statistical programming tools and techniques to enhance efficiency and quality.

Your Profile:

You will have solid statistical programming experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in statistical programming within clinical research, with a strong knowledge of programming languages such as SAS or R.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing programming teams and overseeing project deliverables.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts effectively.
• A commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within the statistical programming function.

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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