SAS Programmer II

SAS Programmer II - EMEA

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 are currently seeking a SAS Programmer II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a SAS Programmer II at ICON, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating complex SAS programs to support clinical trial data analysis. Your role will involve collaborating with biostatisticians, data managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality data processing and reporting that meets regulatory requirements and project objectives.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Designing and developing SAS programs for complex data management, statistical analysis, and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Collaborating with biostatisticians to create and implement statistical analysis plans and ensure accurate data processing.
• Generating and validating tables, listings, and figures for clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and other project deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with programming standards, data standards, and regulatory guidelines throughout the data analysis lifecycle.
• Providing expertise in troubleshooting and resolving data issues, and optimizing programming processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentoring junior SAS programmers and participating in the development of programming best practices and process improvements.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in SAS programming and data analysis within a clinical research or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of statistical methods, clinical trial data, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective communication skills with experience collaborating across teams and mentoring less experienced programmers.
• Proficiency in SAS software and advanced programming techniques, with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality programming outputs.

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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