Senior Director, Statistical Programming

Senior Director, Statistical Programming - India, Bangalore Hybrid: Office/Remote

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 Senior Director Statistical Programming to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Director Statistical Programming at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and oversight to the statistical programming function, contributing to the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials, and driving the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

• Providing strategic direction and leadership for the statistical programming team, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality programming deliverables.
• Collaborating closely with biostatisticians, data managers, and other cross-functional teams to develop statistical analysis plans and programming specifications for clinical studies.
• Overseeing the programming and validation of analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Leading the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, methodologies, and best practices in statistical programming to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Providing expert guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence.

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field; additional certifications (e.g., SAS) preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, with significant experience in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing statistical programming teams, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality results and meeting project timelines.
• Expertise in statistical programming languages such as SAS and R, with a thorough understanding of CDISC standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

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.

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