[Hiring] Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer @ICON plc

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer to join ICON’s Full-Service IOD Clinical Data Science team. As a Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer, you will use technical, industrial, and interpersonal skills to interpret clinical protocols and customer requirements in order to create clinical data management system (CDMS) designs and non-CDMS component specifications (including electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs), dynamic eCRF functionality and eCRF edit checks) to meet the needs of the customer and the clinical trial.

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.
• Collaborate with data managers, project managers, clinical data scientists, and biostatisticians 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.
• Support knowledge sharing within the Programmers group through presentations and preparation of training materials.
• Perform extracts of data from CDMS and creation of data transfer programs.
• Act as mentor and provides guidance and support to more junior programmer levels assigned to a project.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor data.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in programming for CDMS (EDC systems such as Rave/Veeva), data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials with proficiency in languages such as SAS, R, or Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills and 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence outcomes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a 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.