[Hiring] Principal Clinical Data & EDC Programmer @ICON plc

Role Description

We have an incredible opportunity for a Principal Clinical Data & EDC Programmer to join ICON’s Full-Service IOD Clinical Data Science Systems team. The Principal Clinical Data & EDC Programmer will lead the programming of clinical data management systems (CDMS) (including dynamic eCRF checks and edit checks), non-CDMS components (including custom programs, reports, and integrations), and analytics solutions. They will also develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor trial data.

Location:

• Remote or Hybrid
• Mexico
• Colombia
• Canada
• United States

What you will be doing:

• Develop, validate, and maintain programming solutions for CDMS (EDC systems such as Rave/Veeva), data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials, using SAS, R, and/or Python.
• Develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor data, using SAS, R, and/or SQL.
• Perform extracts of data from CDMS and create data transfer programs.
• Collaborate with data managers, project managers, and biostatisticians, among other positions, to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process.
• Act as a primary point of contact during the study set up and maintenance phase for system programming related questions by the project team.
• Actively participate in internal and external meetings and provide constructive feedback to peers, team leads, and functional management.
• Act as mentor and provide ad hoc guidance, training, and support to other programmers.
• Support knowledge sharing within the Programmers group through presentations and preparation of training materials.
• Assist in the development and implementation of improvements to technical systems and processes within an SME role.
• Stay updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Provide final-level technical review and consultation for complex programming activities.
• Provide technical leadership for cross-study and program-level analytics initiatives.
• Lead implementation of innovative analytical techniques, automation strategies, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with EDC programming (Medidata Rave and/or Veeva) and data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials.
• Proficiency with SQL and/or SAS programming for vendor data imports or creating DM reconciliation outputs.
• Experience leading studies, providing training, and mentoring junior programmers.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Experience with bid defense meetings (preferred).
• Experience programming with R & Python (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

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.