Company Overview
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and public health organizations in advancing clinical development and improving patient outcomes.
Job Details
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Category |
Details |
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Job Title |
Statistical Programmer |
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Company |
ICON plc |
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Department |
Biostatistics / Statistical Programming |
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Industry |
Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology |
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Employment Type |
Full-Time |
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Experience Required |
5+ Years |
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Education Required |
Bachelor’s Degree |
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Preferred Field |
Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Related Discipline |
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Preferred Qualification |
Advanced Degree (Plus) |
Role Summary
The Statistical Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programs used in clinical trial analysis and reporting. The role supports the interpretation of clinical data and ensures the accurate delivery of statistical outputs required for research studies and regulatory submissions.
The position involves close collaboration with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
1. Statistical Programming
Develop, validate, and maintain statistical programs using:
SAS
R
Similar programming tools
Support:
Data manipulation
Statistical analysis
Clinical trial reporting
2. Clinical Trial Data Analysis
Collaborate with biostatisticians and project teams to:
Interpret study requirements
Implement statistical analyses accurately
Support generation of analysis datasets and reporting outputs.
3. Statistical Documentation
Prepare and review:
Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)
Programming specifications
Derived datasets
Ensure outputs meet regulatory and project standards.
4. Regulatory Compliance & Data Integrity
Ensure compliance with:
ICH-GCP guidelines
Regulatory standards
Industry best practices
Maintain data quality and integrity throughout the programming lifecycle.
5. Team Support & Mentorship
Mentor junior statistical programmers.
Provide training on:
Programming methodologies
Best practices
Statistical programming standards
Support continuous team development.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in:
Statistics
Mathematics
Computer Science
Related field
Advanced degree is an advantage.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Statistical Programmer within:
Clinical research
Pharmaceutical industry
Biotechnology industry
CRO environments
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
SAS
R
Python (Exposure preferred)
R Shiny
Additional Technical Knowledge
Clinical data management systems
Statistical methodologies
Clinical trial data standards
Dataset derivation and reporting
Regulatory & Industry Knowledge
Understanding of:
ICH-GCP guidelines
Clinical trial processes
Regulatory submission standards
Statistical programming best practices
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Effective communication skills
Collaboration and teamwork capabilities
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates may have experience in:
Clinical Trial Programming
Biostatistics
SDTM/ADaM dataset creation
TLF (Tables, Listings, Figures) generation
Regulatory submissions
Statistical reporting automation
Clinical Data Analysis
CRO or Pharmaceutical environments
Data visualization tools
Benefits Offered
Compensation & Rewards
Competitive salary package
Recognition and performance programs
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive health insurance options
Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)
Life assurance coverage
Wellness initiatives
Work-Life Balance
Annual leave entitlements
Flexible employee benefits
Family-focused support policies
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
Retirement planning programs
Childcare vouchers
Bike purchase schemes
Discounted gym memberships
Subsidized travel passes
Health assessments
Diversity & Inclusion
ICON plc is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of:
Race
Religion
Gender
Sexual orientation
Gender identity
National origin
Disability
Veteran status
Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment and employment process.
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