Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

ICON plc


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Contract type: Full time
Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer ( Rave/Veeva)

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.

As a Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON, you will design and develop clinical data solutions, ensuring the efficient handling, analysis, and reporting of complex clinical trial data.

What You Will Do

You will manage day-to-day clinical data science activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Leading the design, development, and validation of data science programming solutions for clinical trials.
  • Collaborating with biostatisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to develop data specifications and analysis plans.
  • Programming and validating datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) according to study requirements.
  • Ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of clinical data through rigorous quality control and validation checks.
  • Mentoring and guiding junior programmers and providing technical leadership within the data science programming team.

Your Profile

You will have solid clinical data science experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required Qualifications And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline
  • Years of Experience : 7+years
  • Must have experience in Rave/Veeva
  • Should have experience in SAS/JReview
  • Extensive experience in clinical data programming, with proficiency in SAS, R, or other relevant programming languages.
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical trial data structures, CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM), and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized 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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