Statistical Programmer II

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

What you will be doing:

• Lead and execute programming deliverables on one high-complexity programming project or at least two moderate complexity studies.
• Lead and manage the assigned programming team’s deliverables at the study and program level to ensure project objectives are met within the agreed timelines and to the highest standard of quality.
• Create and Validate Safety and Efficacy Analysis Datasets in adherence with CDISC and client specific standards and maintain quality and accuracy.
• Create and Validate Safety and Efficacy Tables, Listings and Figures with high quality and accuracy.
• Create Study specific or general macros and finalize programming specifications/mock-ups.
• Adhere to programming specifications and study specific requirements, including completion and filing of required documentation.
• Plan and organize workload to ensure effective time management and adherence to project specific timelines.
• Proactively plan for and implement effective resource planning, task allocation and tracking of workload in accordance with agreed KPIs and quality standards
• Trouble-shoot and resolve programming issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communications skills.
• Proactively communicate and work effectively with the biostatistics team including remote teams and with senior programming, management and sponsor personnel to achieve study goals.
• Strong working knowledge of statistical concepts and its application in SAS.
• Demonstrate a constructive and flexible approach to project delivery, including problem solving, handling changing priorities and meeting study timelines.
• Learn, share and apply new techniques and technologies to increase efficiency and to implement industry trend solutions (e.g., SDTM, ADaM).
• Strong working knowledge of data structures (e.g., CDISC SDTM, ADaM), software development lifecycle and their implementation.
• Strong knowledge of the development, debug and use of standard programs and macros.
• Plan, organize and prioritize workload to ensure effective time management and adherence to project specific timelines.
• Actively participate and contribute towards department initiatives, including sharing of knowledge, current literature reviews and process improvement.
• Participate in the review and approval of programming procedures and techniques.
• Participate in audit meetings with sponsors, as required.
• Develop and foster client relationships through effective project management and communication.
• Keep management informed of project status in relation to quality, timelines and/or performance issues.

• 4+ years’ work experience in a SDTM, ADAM & TLF programming.
• Create and Validate Safety and Efficacy Tables, Listings and Figures with high quality and accuracy.
• Experience in creation of ADaM Datasets for Safety and efficacy domains.
• Very strong SAS programming skills required in SAS/Base, PROC SQL,SAS/Stat, SAS Macros and SAS/Graph (Base and Advance SAS).
• Good communications and negotiation skills, ability to work well with others globally.

Why 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.

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.

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, colour, 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.

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.