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.
Healthcare Intelligence Experts.
Symphony Health, part of the ICON plc family, comprises curious thinkers and intellectual problem solvers driving the healthcare data industry forward. We leverage our large, integrated healthcare data repository and our analytic expertise to build customized, agile data solutions which answer the questions our clients -- life science manufacturers, payers, and providers -- have today, as well as those they’ll have tomorrow.
The Senior Data Scientist will join our Core Insights team, which focuses on innovative solutions to healthcare-related business problems by going beyond traditional methods to glean unique insights. We’re looking for a self-motivated Data Scientist who can independently analyze data, develop methodologies, and socialize understandings of the healthcare space based on the resulting predictive systems for both internal and external clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (such as customers and internal IT teams) to understand business needs and to create analysis methodologies, processes, and tools.
- Monitor implemented solutions and adjust with changes in the market space.
- Support both internal and external inquiries related to analysis results.
- Provide recommendations based on the results to facilitate business strategy.
- Ensure quality control to evaluate the accuracy of insights generated.
Core Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Core Insights and IT groups to transform and prepare data for analysis.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, drive and a sense of urgency when completing work.
- Excellent analytical and assessments skills.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Strong ability to translate data driving insights into both tactical and strategic guidance.
What do you have?
- Heavy experience in SQL required
- Experience with Alteryx preferred
- Experience using an analytical language such as Python or SAS required
- 3+ years’ relevant experience.
- Knowledge of database operations such as those found in relational database query languages such as SQL.
- Master’s degree or international equivalent in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or similar analytical fields.
- 3+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry preferred
- Interest in creating consistent methodologies and automation to track changes
- Based in the US; able to work remotely from home
- To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
* Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated above. All employees must read, write and speak fluent English.
* This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
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.
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