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Junior Statistician

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ICON
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Junior Statistician / Biostatistician I
Locations: Bangalore and Chennai, India
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote Flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: JR143483
Application Deadline: February 17, 2026
Company: ICON plc

ThePharmaDaily.com is featuring an excellent opportunity for a Junior Statistician (Biostatistician I) with ICON plc, a globally recognized Clinical Research Organization (CRO) specializing in healthcare intelligence and clinical development services. This role is ideal for early-career biostatistics professionals with hands-on experience in statistical analysis within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.

Job Overview

The Junior Statistician will support clinical trial statistical activities, including study design input, statistical analysis planning, data review, and regulatory reporting. The role involves close collaboration with biostatisticians, statistical programmers, data management teams, and clinical stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant, and high-quality statistical deliverables across clinical studies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and statistical review of Case Report Forms (CRFs)

  • Review study database structures, edit checks, and coding conventions to ensure data integrity

  • Assist in preparing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) including derivations, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs)

  • Perform statistical analyses using validated software tools

  • Interpret clinical data and communicate findings through clear statistical reports

  • Contribute to statistical sections of clinical study reports and integrated summaries

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality study deliverables

  • Support regulatory submission documentation as required

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s degree or higher in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in statistics or biostatistics within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research industry

  • Hands-on experience with R programming (mandatory)

  • Working knowledge of SAS and other statistical software packages

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP)

  • Familiarity with therapeutic area-specific statistical conventions preferred

  • Ability to translate clinical and client requirements into appropriate statistical methods

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal and project coordination skills

Core Competencies

  • Clinical trial statistical analysis

  • Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) development

  • Data validation and integrity review

  • Regulatory submission support

  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication

Compensation and Benefits

ICON offers a competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards, along with performance-based incentives. Employees receive country-specific benefits designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance, which may include:

  • Annual leave entitlements

  • Health insurance coverage

  • Retirement planning programs

  • Life assurance

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)

  • Flexible optional benefits such as wellness initiatives and subsidized services

Equal Opportunity Statement

ICON is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without discrimination based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment and employment process where required.