[Hiring] Principal Biostatistician @ICON plc

Role Description

As a Principal Biostatistician, you will lead the statistical strategy and delivery for Phase I–III oncology trials. You will serve as a key expert across protocols, SAPs, data analysis, and regulatory submissions while mentoring others and driving process improvement.

• Lead statistical strategy and execution for oncology programs and individual studies
• Review protocols, SAPs, and clinical reporting to ensure scientific and regulatory excellence
• Provide statistical guidance to clients and support agency interactions
• Perform and oversee inferential analyses using SAS and/or R
• Contribute to proposals, bid defenses, and client presentations
• Mentor junior statisticians and support continuous process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD with 10+ years of experience in biostatistics or a related discipline
• Strong experience leading Phase I–III oncology studies and client engagements
• Hands on programming skills in SAS and/or R
• Knowledge of regulatory processes including support for submissions
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities with strong prioritization skills
• Experience in a CRO environment preferred

Requirements

• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Company Description

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.