Senior Statistical Programmer I

Senior Statistical Programmer I - South Africa

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 Statistical Programmer I to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Statistical Programmer I at ICON, you will play a crucial role in analyzing clinical trial data and supporting the statistical analysis process to ensure high-quality results. You will contribute to the success of our clinical studies by developing and validating statistical programs, collaborating with biostatisticians, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Developing and validating SAS programs for statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Collaborating with biostatisticians to define analysis plans and statistical methods to be applied to clinical data.
• Performing quality control checks on statistical outputs and ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
• Assisting in the preparation of statistical reports, presentations, and publications for regulatory submissions.
• Contributing to process improvements by identifying efficiencies in programming practices and methodologies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in statistical programming, preferably in a clinical research or pharmaceutical setting.
• Strong proficiency in SAS programming, with a solid understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively convey complex information.

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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