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Shape the Future of Clinical Research with ICON in South Africa

At ICON, we’re advancing clinical research that changes lives, and South Africa is a key part of our global mission. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of expertise, working with ICON in South Africa means contributing to innovations that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Our teams in South Africa are involved in cutting-edge clinical trials across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Based in  Johannesburg with flexible and hybrid working options, our professionals are part of a collaborative network driving progress across the clinical development lifecycle. 

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Diverse Roles with Global Reach

We're hiring talented individuals across multiple functions, including:

  • Clinical Research & Monitoring
  • Data Management & Biostatistics
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Project Management
  • Medical & Scientific Affairs
  • Information Technology

No matter what your role is, you'll be part of something bigger: delivering faster, smarter, and more efficient clinical research to patients who need it most.


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Roles in this area at ICON

Clinical Trial Subject Matter Expert (CT SME)

Salary

Location

South Africa, Johannesburg

Location

Sofia

Warsaw

Johannesburg

Tbilisi

Gdansk

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Operations

Job Type

Permanent

Description

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 t

Reference

JR131626

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Katty Barreto Maia Read more Shortlist Save this role
Principal Clinical Data Science Lead (Client dedicated)

Salary

Location

United Kingdom, Poland, Bulgaria, South Africa

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

Bulgaria

Poland

South Africa

UK

Remote Working

Home-Based

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Data Scientist Lead

Clinical Systems

Data Standards Consultant

Job Type

Permanent

Description

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, biotech

Reference

2025-121587

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Niki Scotto

Author

Niki Scotto
Niki Scotto

Author

Niki Scotto
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Senior Clinical Data Science Lead - (Client Dedicated)

Salary

Location

United Kingdom, South Africa

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

South Africa

UK

Remote Working

Home-Based

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Data Scientist Lead

Clinical Systems

Data Standards Consultant

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Senior Clinical Data Science Lead you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence. Working within one of our newest

Reference

2025-118736

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jonathan Cunliffe Read more Shortlist Save this role
Site Selection Lead

Salary

Location

Poland, Warsaw

Location

Sofia

Warsaw

Johannesburg

Tbilisi

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Role Summary:The Site Selection lead will provide functional leadership for the Site Selection process based on the approved country and site strategy. The Site Selection Lead will liaise with PM, CTM

Reference

JR133565

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jaziara Hancox Read more Shortlist Save this role
Visualisation Developer (Client dedicated)

Salary

Location

United Kingdom, South Africa, Spain, Ireland, Germany

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

Germany

Ireland

South Africa

Spain

UK

Remote Working

Home-Based

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Programming

Job Type

Permanent

Description

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

Reference

2025-121530

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Niki Scotto

Author

Niki Scotto
Niki Scotto

Author

Niki Scotto
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Site Selection Specialist

Salary

Location

Poland, Gdansk

Location

Prague

Paris

Johannesburg

Barcelona

Basel

Ankara

Bratislava

Gdansk

Livingston

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Role Summary:The Site Selection Specialist will contact and build relationships with study investigators/sites and networks in assigned areas for the conduct of feasibility and potential study partici

Reference

JR133659

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Persis Davis

Author

Persis Davis
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EDC Developer (Client dedicated)

Salary

Location

United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Poland, South Africa

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

Ireland

Poland

South Africa

Spain

UK

Remote Working

Home-Based

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Data Scientist Lead

Clinical Systems

Data Standards Consultant

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As an EDC Developer you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Reference

2025-121447

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Niki Scotto

Author

Niki Scotto
Niki Scotto

Author

Niki Scotto
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Senior Data Scientist (Client dedicated)

Salary

Location

South Africa, Poland, Kenya, Ireland, Spain

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

Ireland

Poland

South Africa

Spain

Kenya

Remote Working

Home-Based

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Data Analytics

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Data Scientist, you will be dedicated to one of our global pharmaceutical clients, a company that values performance, recognizes merit and has a high focus on quality. This environment encourages

Reference

2025-119845

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Rowena Deswert Read more Shortlist Save this role
Regulatory/Senior Regulatory Scientist

Salary

Location

Poland, Warsaw

Location

Sofia

Warsaw

Johannesburg

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Regulatory Affairs

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Completes country and, or regional Clinical Trial Regulatory deliverables according to study specifics, ICON policies, procedures, applicable regulations and the principles of ICH-GCP with sound scien

Reference

JR133491

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Caroline Lock

Author

Caroline Lock
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Advanced Solutions Designer

Salary

Location

United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Poland, Ireland

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

Ireland

Italy

Poland

South Africa

Spain

UK

Remote Working

Home-Based

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Data Analytics

Job Type

Permanent

Description

At ICON, we are passionate about transforming clinical development and driving better outcomes for patients through innovation. We are currently seeking an Advanced Solutions Designer to join our glob

Reference

2025-120176

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Rikky Pethers

Author

Rikky Pethers
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Senior Global Regulatory Scientist FSA

Salary

Location

Bulgaria, Sofia

Location

Sofia

Warsaw

Johannesburg

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Regulatory Affairs

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Job Responsibilities:• Ensuring regulatory deliverables are performed in accordance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures within contractual timelines and budget with soun

Reference

JR128913

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Maya Katsarska Read more Shortlist Save this role
Clinical Data Risk Analyst (Sponsor Dedicated)

Salary

Location

South Africa, Johannesburg

Location

Sofia

Warsaw

Johannesburg

Swansea

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

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

JR132367

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jonathan Cunliffe Read more Shortlist Save this role
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