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Statistical Programmer Ii

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ICON
5 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 14, 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

Statistical Programmer II (Data Scientist)

Locations: Bangalore (India), Paris (France), Madrid (Spain), Swansea (UK), Warsaw (Poland) | Multiple Global Locations Available
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Posted: 6 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR138151
Company: ICON plc

About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, partnering with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations to accelerate the development of innovative therapies. ICON is committed to scientific rigor, regulatory excellence, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance work culture across its global operations.

Role Overview

ICON is hiring a Statistical Programmer II (Data Scientist) to support advanced statistical programming and data visualization activities for global clinical trials. This role is critical to the development, validation, and delivery of high-quality statistical outputs that enable accurate interpretation of clinical trial data and regulatory submissions.

The successful candidate will work closely with biostatistics, clinical data science, and cross-functional teams to implement robust programming solutions using modern statistical and data science technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate statistical programming solutions for clinical trial data analysis and reporting

  • Build and maintain R and R Shiny applications to support interactive data visualization and statistical reporting

  • Collaborate with biostatisticians and study teams to translate analysis plans into accurate programming deliverables

  • Prepare, review, and maintain statistical analysis plans (SAPs), programming specifications, and derived datasets

  • Ensure full compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory standards, and internal SOPs

  • Perform quality control checks to ensure data integrity, traceability, and reproducibility

  • Mentor junior programmers and contribute to training initiatives and best-practice development

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred

  • Minimum 5 years of end-to-end statistical programming experience within the clinical research, CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry

  • Strong proficiency in R and R Shiny; experience with SAS is highly preferred

  • Exposure to Python and modern data science frameworks is an advantage

  • Solid understanding of clinical trial data structures, statistical methodologies, and regulatory expectations

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex datasets with strong attention to detail and analytical rigor

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain statistical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within global, cross-functional teams

What ICON Offers

  • Competitive, market-aligned compensation

  • Flexible working model with office or home-based options

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

  • Retirement and long-term financial planning programs

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health) with 24/7 access to professional support services

  • Life insurance and employee well-being initiatives

  • Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities within a global CRO environment

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

ICON is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.

Apply with Confidence

Candidates who do not meet every listed requirement are still encouraged to apply. ICON values potential, transferable skills, and diverse experience and will consider applicants for this and future opportunities.