JUMP TO CONTENT

Senior Level Statistical Programmer

  1. South Africa, Kenya
2024-110823
  1. Statistics
  2. ICON Strategic Solutions

About the role

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.


Responsibilities:

  • You will be responsible for completion of the following:
  • Create, validate, execute and generate statistical programs consisting of listings, safety and efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures)
  • Create and finalise project or departmental level macros
  • Create and finalise programming specifications/mock-ups
  • In accordance with documented procedures and project specific timelines, to generate accurate, complete and consistent outputs

You will be responsible for leading programming deliverables for at least one study of moderate complexity and/or scope including effective resource planning and tracking and work allocation to ensure project, timeline and quality goals are consistently achieved.

Additionally, you will contribute to the review and quality control of programming deliverables, including statistical programs and supporting specifications and documentation. You will effectively liaise with other functions in the conduct of programming activities and support other project activities such as addressing audit findings and facilitating flow of study budget information, as required.


Qualifications

  • A strong communicator with a proactive nature and a willingness to work as part of a team
  • A minimum of 6 years relevant experience of successfully performing the role of Statistical Programmer, preferably in the clinical research industry
  • Good understanding of global clinical trial practices, procedures, methodologies and regulatory
  • requirements (e.g., GCP, ICH)
  • Good working knowledge of the types of risks associated with a study and the impact on key
  • parameters, such as study timelines
  • Strong working knowledge of statistics and statistical software packages
  • Strong SAS programming skills
  • Good working knowledge of statistical concepts
  • Strong working knowledge of data structures (e.g., CDISC SDTM, ADaM), software development lifecycle and their implementation
  • Strong working knowledge of the development and use of standard programs and macros
  • Ability to critically review data and implement corrective action steps effectively


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.

List #1

Day in the life

Man with headphones on looking at a laptop
Tips to make a lasting impression in a video interview

Teaser label

Career Progression

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

05/10/2024

Summary

Although many employers are returning to the office, we’re still seeing a mix of both video and in-person interviews in application processes. Early in 2020, the number of companies using video interv

Teaser label

Ace your virtual job interview with these proven video interview tips.

Read more
A picture of Mahesh
Why apply to be SAS Programmer with ICON?

Teaser label

Our People

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

08/22/2023

Summary

Skip to SAS Programming jobs What is SAS Programming? A statistical software suite called SAS for data management was established by the SAS Institute between 1966 and 1976 for the purposes

Teaser label

Mahesh Ganupooru talks about his time so far with ICON as SAS Lead.

Read more
A picture of Ajay
How to become a SAS programmer

Teaser label

Our People

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

05/19/2023

Summary

Skip to SAS Programming jobs What does a SAS programmer do? SAS programmers write, alter, and test the scripts and code that make it possible for applications to execute work from requi

Teaser label

Ajay Kumar, Assistant SAS Programmer, reveals his path into the industry.

Read more
View all

Who we are

Press play to find out more

Similar jobs at ICON

Biostatistician II

Salary

Location

UK, Reading

Department

Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions

Location

Paris

Dublin

Warsaw

Lisbon

Bucharest

Johannesburg

Madrid

Reading

Remote Working

Hybrid: Office/Remote

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Biostatistician

Job Type

Permanent

Description

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

Reference

JR119293

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Sophia Cairns

Author

Sophia Cairns
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior or Principal Biostatistician

Salary

Location

UK, Reading

Location

Dublin

Warsaw

Lisbon

Johannesburg

Madrid

Reading

Remote Working

Hybrid: Office/Remote

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Biostatistician

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Senior or Principal BiostatisticianEMEAAt 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

Reference

JR120450

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jonathan Cunliffe Read more Shortlist Save this role
Biostatistician II

Salary

Location

Regional Great Britain (PRA)

Location

UK

Johannesburg

Reading

Swansea

Remote Working

Hybrid: Office/Remote

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Biostatistician

Job Type

Permanent

Description

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

Reference

JR118873

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jonathan Cunliffe Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Biostatistician I

Salary

Location

UK, Reading

Location

Budapest

Dublin

Warsaw

Lisbon

Madrid

Reading

Remote Working

Hybrid: Office/Remote

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Biostatistician

Job Type

Permanent

Description

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 I

Reference

JR117611

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jonathan Cunliffe Read more Shortlist Save this role
Biostatistician II

Salary

Location

Poland, Warsaw

Department

Full Service - Early Clinical and Bioanalytical Solutions

Location

Sofia

Zagreb

Prague

Warsaw

Bratislava

Reading

Remote Working

Hybrid: Office/Remote

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Biostatistician

Job Type

Permanent

Description

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 I

Reference

JR115373

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jonathan Cunliffe Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Biostatistician

Salary

Location

United Kingdom, South Africa, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

Bulgaria

Hungary

Poland

Romania

South Africa

UK

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Statistics

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Senior Biostatistician you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Reference

2024-110958

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Read more Shortlist Save this role

Browse popular job categories below or search all jobs above