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Statistical Programmer

ICON
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding

Statistical Programmer

Job Title: Statistical Programmer
Location: Bangalore, Chennai, or Trivandrum, India
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR138352
Company: ICON plc


About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to accelerating the development of innovative medicines and therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Guided by its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Agility, and Inclusion, ICON partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to support clinical development, regulatory submissions, and the successful delivery of clinical research programs.


Position Overview

ICON is seeking an experienced Statistical Programmer to join its Biometrics and Statistical Programming team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programming deliverables that support clinical trial analysis, reporting, and regulatory submissions.

You will collaborate closely with biostatisticians, clinical teams, data managers, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure high-quality, compliant, and accurate statistical outputs. The role also involves mentoring junior programmers and contributing to process improvements within the statistical programming function.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Programming & Development

  • Develop, validate, and maintain statistical programs using:

    • SAS

    • R

    • Other statistical programming tools as required

  • Create programs for:

    • Clinical trial data manipulation

    • Statistical analyses

    • Data listings

    • Summary tables

    • Figures and reports

  • Ensure programming deliverables meet study and regulatory requirements.


Clinical Data Analysis Support

  • Collaborate with biostatisticians and study teams to understand protocol and analysis requirements.

  • Implement statistical methodologies accurately according to study specifications.

  • Support data interpretation through the generation of high-quality statistical outputs.

  • Develop derived datasets and analysis-ready data structures.


Statistical Documentation

  • Prepare and review:

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

    • Programming Specifications

    • Dataset Specifications

    • Validation Documentation

  • Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory expectations.


Regulatory Compliance & Data Integrity

  • Maintain compliance with:

    • ICH Guidelines

    • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

    • Regulatory Authority Requirements

    • Internal SOPs and Quality Standards

  • Perform validation and quality control checks on programming outputs.

  • Ensure data integrity throughout the programming and reporting process.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with:

    • Biostatistics Teams

    • Clinical Operations

    • Data Management

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Project Management Teams

  • Participate in study meetings and provide technical programming expertise.

  • Support timely completion of project deliverables.


Mentorship & Team Development

  • Mentor junior statistical programmers.

  • Provide guidance on programming standards, methodologies, and best practices.

  • Assist with onboarding and technical training activities.

  • Contribute to team knowledge sharing and process improvement initiatives.


Required Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Statistics

  • Mathematics

  • Computer Science

  • Biostatistics

  • Data Science

  • Related Quantitative Discipline

Preferred

  • Master's Degree in a relevant field.


Required Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Statistical Programmer within:

    • Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)

    • Pharmaceutical Companies

    • Biotechnology Organizations

  • Experience supporting clinical trial analysis and reporting activities.

  • Experience working with regulatory-compliant clinical research environments.