[Hiring] Principal Statistical Programmer @ICON plc

Role Description

At ICON, we’re now looking for a Principal Statistical Programmer to bring technical excellence, fresh thinking, and leadership to our growing biometrics function. In this role, you won’t just program, you will influence study strategy, champion data integrity, and help deliver the insights that move clinical development forward. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex analytical challenges, this is the place where your skills truly matter.

• Lead the creation and validation of advanced SAS programs that support statistical analysis, data reporting, and critical decision‑making across clinical studies.
• Partner closely with biostatisticians to translate scientific objectives into robust analysis plans and ensure the right methodologies are applied.
• Own the quality of statistical outputs, performing rigorous QC checks to ensure compliance with study requirements and international regulatory standards.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions, helping prepare statistical sections of reports, presentations, and documentation for global health authorities.
• Mentor and guide junior programmers, sharing best practices, coaching on technical development, and strengthening team capability.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience as a statistical programmer within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
• Expert-level proficiency in SAS programming, with a deep understanding of statistical concepts and clinical trial data structures.
• A sharp analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects in parallel.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoys contributing to team success.

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.