Senior Biostatistician

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre 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.

ICON has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biostatistician I OR Senior Biostatistician II to join our team.

Location: (home-based OR office-based)

• United States
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• Europe

Overview of the Role:

The Sr. Biostatistician (Level I or II) is responsible for planning, monitoring, organizing and reviewing activities of biostatisticians and programmers working on assigned studies of moderate complexity, ensuring individual studies are delivered on time, on budget to required quality.

• Protocol input such as study design, sample size calculations and patient randomization schemes
• Statistical aspects of case report form design
• Reviews study database structures, edit checks and data management coding convention
• Preparation of statistical analysis plans including the definition of derived data, and the design of statistical tables, figures, and data listings for clinical summary reports
• Statistical analyses
• Interpretation of data and reporting of results
• Writing of the statistical methods sections of integrated study reports

To be successful, you will need:

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field (required)
• Level I: 4+ years of relevant experience with M.S. OR 2+ years of relevant experience with Ph.D.
• Level II: 6+ years of relevant experience with M.S. OR 4+ years of relevant experience with Ph.D.​
• 3 years or more experience in a CRO or Pharmaceutical environment
• Prior experience leading Phase II/III studies as a Biostatistician
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Knowledge in applied parametric and nonparametric statistics and SAS programming skills
• Should be able to translate clients' needs into statistical practice and educate clients in the use of statistics

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.

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