SAS Team Lead

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives.

Our 'Own It' culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That's our vision. We're driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you're as driven as we are, join us. You'll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry.

Looking for a Team Lead, SAS Programming for ICON

If you are someone with 8 plus years of experience in SAS Programming coupled with some line management experience this might be the right opportunity for you.

Job responsibilities

• The Team Lead will support the technical development of the team and also fulfill the roles of SAS Lead on projects as required
• The role involves coordinating SAS Programming tasks and supporting in resource allocation as required
• Assess training needs and make arrangements for the same
• To provide technical and managerial leadership, including mentorship and training of direct reports.
• To actively participate in the development and refinement of global statistical programming standards, as well as supporting best practices and process improvement initiatives across the department.
• Participate in interviewing and recruitment of staff
• Conduct the administrative activities of line reports including provision of regular meetings, objective setting and performing appraisals
• Manage the development and training of line reports
• Perform these responsibilities in addition to the job requirements relating to the technical job title
  * Plan all SAS program development tasks, and Internal Quality review requirements for that portion of any SAS programming project which has been assigned
  * Assign programming and internal quality review tasks to Indian SAS programmers within a project team
  * Plan ahead, perform early review of all assigned project work and compile queries for the team leads
  * Is responsible to ensure that all output within a project is accurate and has consistent appearance
  * Maintains study documentation and files according to departmental policy
  * Periodically reviews best practices for SAS programming projects done in collaboration with different offices (EU I US I other) and reports on training needs or suggests process improvements to Manager and/or Team Leader
  * Maintains professional currency through literature review and membership of professional bodies
  * Other duties as required.

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON 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.