Principal Clinical Data Science Lead

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 Principal Clinical Data Science Lead to join ICON.

LOCATIONS:

• Mexico City (office-based with remote flexibility)
• Colombia (home-based OR office-based)

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Principal Clinical Data Science Lead (Principal CDSL) leads and serves as the primary contact for end-to-end data review activities performed on clinical trials. They are accountable for achieving clinical data science deliverables on-time, with high-quality, and to agreed financial metrics. The Principal CDSL will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external team members regarding clinical data review activities and lead these data review activities to ensure delivery of data fit for analysis. They will provide input into clinical system development activities and clinical risk management activities. 

• Develops and oversees timeliness of clinical data science activities during the life cycle of studies as it relates to data review and data delivery milestones
• Participates in Sponsor and/or third-party audits
• Forecasts budget, hours, and resourcing for clinical data review activities
• Performs analytic review as defined in the scope of work and functional plans focusing on errors that matter or have a meaningful impact on the safety of the subject or interpretation of the final analysis
• Accountable for the development of planning documents related to data review, data analytics, and data deliverables
• Establishes approach and leads resources to achieve operational and strategic plans
• Travel (approximately 15%) domestic and/or international

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED:

• 8+ years of clinical data management experience in a clinical research organization or pharmaceutical company
• 2+ years of experience working in a clinical research organization (CRO)
• Experience with all steps within the data science lifecycle and most major data science study tasks, with proficiency in at least one Clinical Data Management system required (e.g., Rave, Inform, Oracle Clinical, OCRDC, UX EDC)
• Strong project management skills with experience leading multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Budget and timeline management experience
• Data Analytic and Data Validation experience
• Established Mentor and/or SME experience
• Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated above. All employees must read, write, and speak fluent English and host country language.

* Please submit all applications in English *

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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