Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

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 on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON, you will play a key role in designing and developing clinical data solutions, ensuring the efficient handling, analysis, and reporting of complex clinical trial data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven insights that support the advancement of cutting-edge therapies and innovative clinical research.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for system programming during study setup, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Translate clinical study reporting needs into specifications and develop custom data review solutions using tools like JReview, Spotfire, and SAS.
• Build and maintain global standard reports integrating CRF, biomarker, and eCOA data.
• Design and implement advanced SQL queries, stored procedures, and visual analytics dashboards.
• Contribute to SOPs, working procedures, and internal documentation to support functional excellence.
• Support metadata management and MDR system updates.
• Deliver role-based training and generate compliance and metrics reports to support clinical operations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely communication with stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end drug development process and FDA/ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Proven experience in clinical data reporting and analytics, with proficiency in SQL; knowledge of SAS, R, Python, and visualization tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Experience with EDC systems (Rave) and familiarity with computerized systems regulations in clinical trials.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, requirement gathering, and translating business needs into technical solutions.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• 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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values.   We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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