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Clinical Data Science Programmer

ICON PLC
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management

Clinical Data Science Programmer

Location: Bengaluru / Chennai / Trivandrum, India
Work Model: Office-Based with Flexibility (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: ICON plc


Job Summary

The Clinical Data Science Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining programming solutions that support clinical trial data management, statistical analysis, and regulatory reporting activities. The role involves collaborating with Data Scientists, Biostatisticians, Clinical Data Managers, and Clinical Operations teams to ensure high-quality, compliant, and efficient data processing throughout the clinical development lifecycle.

The incumbent will contribute to the design, implementation, and validation of clinical data programming deliverables, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational best practices.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Data Programming

  • Develop, validate, and maintain programming code to support clinical trial data analysis and reporting.

  • Create automated solutions for data extraction, transformation, validation, and reporting.

  • Design and implement programming deliverables according to study requirements and project timelines.

  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of programming outputs.


Statistical Programming Support

  • Collaborate with Biostatisticians and Data Scientists to understand analytical and reporting requirements.

  • Develop programs to generate:

    • Analysis datasets

    • Data listings

    • Tables

    • Figures

    • Clinical reports

  • Support statistical analysis activities across clinical development programs.

  • Participate in the review and validation of statistical outputs.


Clinical Data Management Support

  • Assist in data cleaning and quality review activities.

  • Support data reconciliation and discrepancy management processes.

  • Develop validation checks and edit checks to ensure data integrity.

  • Work with Clinical Data Management teams to resolve data-related issues.


Programming Validation & Quality Control

  • Perform code review and validation activities.

  • Conduct testing and verification of programming outputs.

  • Ensure programming deliverables meet study specifications and quality standards.

  • Identify and resolve programming issues efficiently.


Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain complete and accurate programming documentation.

  • Create and update:

    • Programming specifications

    • Validation documents

    • Standard operating procedures

    • Technical documentation

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH Guidelines

    • GCP Standards

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Company SOPs


Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

  • Clinical Data Scientists

  • Biostatisticians

  • Clinical Data Managers

  • Clinical Operations Teams

  • Regulatory Affairs Teams

  • Medical Writing Teams

  • Sponsors and Study Teams

  • Participate in project meetings and provide programming expertise.

  • Support study teams in achieving project milestones and deliverables.


Data Integrity & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure integrity, traceability, and reliability of clinical trial data.

  • Follow industry best practices for clinical data programming.

  • Support audit and inspection readiness activities.

  • Assist with regulatory submission deliverables as required.


Continuous Improvement

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

  • Develop reusable programming tools and utilities.

  • Support implementation of programming standards and automation strategies.

  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends in clinical data science.


Educational Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Computer Science

  • Statistics

  • Mathematics

  • Life Sciences

  • Biotechnology

  • Data Science

  • Information Technology

  • Related Scientific or Technical Discipline

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.


Experience Requirements

Required

  • Experience in programming within a clinical research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare environment.

  • Experience working with clinical trial data.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting clinical studies and regulatory submissions.

  • Experience working in CROs or pharmaceutical organizations.

  • Exposure to statistical programming and clinical data management processes.