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Statistical Programmers

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ICON
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, 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

Statistical Programmers II / Senior Statistical Programmers – R, SAS & R Shiny (Clinical Trials)

Location: Trivandrum, India | Chennai, India
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote Flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: JR142451
Company: ICON plc

ThePharmaDaily.com is featuring multiple openings for Statistical Programmers II and Senior Statistical Programmers with ICON plc, a global clinical research organization delivering advanced statistical programming and regulatory-compliant clinical data solutions. These roles are ideal for experienced clinical statistical programmers with strong expertise in R, R Shiny, and SAS within regulated environments.

Experience Required

  • Statistical Programmer II: Minimum 5+ years of experience in clinical statistical programming within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO setting.

  • Senior Statistical Programmer: 6–8+ years of progressive experience in statistical programming, including leadership or mentoring responsibilities.


Job Overview

Statistical Programmers at ICON are responsible for developing, validating, and delivering high-quality statistical programming outputs that support clinical trial analysis, reporting, and global regulatory submissions. Depending on experience level, candidates will contribute through hands-on programming, collaboration with biostatisticians, and implementation of Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).

Senior-level professionals will additionally provide mentorship, technical guidance, and process improvement leadership within the statistical programming function.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate statistical programs for clinical trial data analysis using R, R Shiny, and SAS

  • Collaborate with biostatisticians to interpret study protocols and implement Statistical Analysis Plans accurately

  • Prepare and review programming specifications, derived datasets, and analysis outputs in compliance with regulatory standards

  • Generate and validate tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for regulatory submissions and internal stakeholders

  • Perform quality control (QC) checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and data integrity

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory guidelines, and submission standards

  • Contribute to process enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives within statistical programming

  • Senior-level candidates: mentor junior programmers and support knowledge-sharing initiatives


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline

  • 5+ years of clinical statistical programming experience (mid to senior level scope)

  • Strong hands-on expertise in R and SAS programming

  • Experience with R Shiny for interactive data visualization and reporting is highly preferred

  • Solid understanding of clinical trial data structures and regulatory standards including ICH and GCP

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data validation skills

  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality deliverables

  • Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams


Core Competencies

  • Clinical statistical programming

  • R, R Shiny, and SAS development

  • Regulatory-compliant TLF generation

  • Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) implementation

  • Clinical trial data analysis

  • Quality control and validation

  • Cross-functional collaboration in global clinical studies


Compensation and Benefits

ICON offers competitive compensation aligned with industry benchmarks. Country-specific benefits focus on employee well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits may include:

  • Annual leave entitlements

  • Comprehensive health insurance options

  • Retirement planning programs

  • Life assurance coverage

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)

  • Flexible optional benefits such as wellness programs, childcare support, gym memberships, and travel subsidies


Equal Opportunity Statement

ICON is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment and employment process.