JUMP TO CONTENT

Principal Clinical Data Science Lead

  1. Budapest, Dublin, Warsaw, Lisbon, Johannesburg, Barcelona, Reading, Swansea
JR125611
  1. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
  2. Clinical Data Scientist Lead
  3. Hybrid: Office/Remote

About the role

Principal Clinical Data Science Lead- Early Phase

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 have an incredible opportunity for a Principal Clinical Data Science Lead to join ICON.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

This Principal Clinical Data Science Lead (CDSL) role is part of the Early Phase Data Management department and is responsible for managing data management teams, studies, and programs of studies under the general direction of the Senior Manager/Director of Data Management. The Principal CDSL will provide planning estimates for project scope, schedule, and resource requirements, and ensures that studies are properly managed and delivered. They will work with Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, SAS Programming, Medical Writing, and Quality Assurance to ensure that data collected during trials is managed according to corporate standards and meets regulatory guidelines for data integrity.

The Early Phase service line of the company specializes in the strategic development, management, and analysis of studies and programs that support Phase 1/2a clinical development.

The Principal CDSL will manage a number of fast-moving early phase studies or programs of studies to ensure project objectives are met within budget, to agreed timelines, and to a high level of quality. As a Principal CDSL, you will manage a global team of clinical data management resources. The Principal CDSL will provide input into CRF design, protocol review, edit check specifications, data entry conventions, monitoring guidelines, and any other study related documents and will be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, and lock of the EDC study databases.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Review the project contract in order to ensure that any out-of-scope work is managed promptly and efficiently
  • Manage the overall project budget throughout the life cycle of the project, taking overall responsibility for cost control, timelines, and project quality
  • Negotiate with clients and/or external customers/departments in relations to timelines and key deliverables
  • Travel (approximately 15%) domestic and/or international.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED:

  • 6+ years of clinical data management experience (in a Clinical Research Organization or Pharmaceutical company)
  • 3+ years of experience leading studies with key responsibilities for study set-up and close-out tasks
  • Experience with Phase I studies strongly preferred, but not required
  • Experience with Rave strongly preferred, but must have experience with at least one of ICON’s preferred CDMS (e.g. Rave, Inform, Oracle Clinical, OCRDC, UX EDC)
  • Highly computer literate, including strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong client relationship management skills
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills as well as a demonstrated aptitude for project management
  • Bachelors degree or local equivalent in a scientific field and/or equivalent experience

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, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

List #1

Day in the life

Man with headphones on looking at a laptop
Tips to make a lasting impression in a video interview

Teaser label

Career Progression

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

05/10/2024

Summary

Although many employers are returning to the office, we’re still seeing a mix of both video and in-person interviews in application processes. Early in 2020, the number of companies using video interv

Teaser label

Ace your virtual job interview with these proven video interview tips.

Read more
Salary: Let’s talk about it.

Teaser label

Career Progression

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

12/21/2022

Summary

Salary expectations used to be something discussed after an interview process but now it’s something most recruiters typically ask within the first conversation. This is to ascertain if the remune

Teaser label

Things to consider heading into 2023 if you're thinking about moving jobs.

Read more
Jamie Kempski

by

Jamie Kempski

Jamie Kempski

by

Jamie Kempski

4 life sciences jobs that are taking off

Teaser label

Inside ICON

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

11/24/2022

Summary

Life sciences are undeniably an exciting area to start and pursue a career in. In fact, the global life sciences space is predicted to be worth a massive $2 trillion in gross value by 2023. Contra

Teaser label

Life sciences are undeniably an exciting area to start and pursue a career in.

Read more
View all

Similar jobs at ICON

Central Risk Monitor - Home-Based

Salary

Location

United States

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

United States

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Data Scientist Lead

Clinical Systems

Data Standards Consultant

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Central Risk Based Monitor you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.  

Reference

2024-115202

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Read more Shortlist Save this role
Medical Data Reviewer

Salary

Location

United Kingdom

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

UK

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Data Scientist Lead

Clinical Systems

Data Standards Consultant

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Working in ICON Strategic Solutions is more than a job, it’s a calling for people who care and have passion for improving patients’ lives. It takes courage to move from one job to another and the proc

Reference

2024-114015

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Matt Barker

Author

Matt Barker
Matt Barker

Author

Matt Barker
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Principal Clinical Data Science Lead

Salary

Location

Mexico, Mexico City

Location

Bogota

Mexico City

Remote Working

Hybrid: Office/Remote

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Data Scientist Lead

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Job Advert PostingICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharm

Reference

JR125612

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Diego  Tonini

Author

Diego Tonini
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Project Data Manager

Salary

Location

United States

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

United States

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Data Scientist Lead

Clinical Systems

Data Standards Consultant

Job Type

Permanent

Description

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

Reference

2024-115043

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jamie Pruitt

Author

Jamie Pruitt
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Clinical System Designer

Salary

Location

United States

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

United States

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Data Scientist Lead

Clinical Systems

Data Standards Consultant

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Do you have experience in creating data transfer agreements, data mapping? Are you looking to work with Electronic Health Records and be involved in a new exciting role? 

Reference

2024-114889

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jamie Pruitt

Author

Jamie Pruitt
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Biostatistician I

Salary

Location

United Kingdom

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

UK

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Data Scientist Lead

Clinical Systems

Data Standards Consultant

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Senior Biostatistician you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Reference

2024-114818

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jack Fisher

Author

Jack Fisher
Jack Fisher

Author

Jack Fisher
Read more Shortlist Save this role

Browse popular job categories below or search all jobs above