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Statistical Programmers

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ICON
5-10+ years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 2, 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 / Senior Statistical Programmer

Location: Trivandrum, India | Chennai, India
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR142451
Posted: 10 Days Ago

About ICON plc

ICON plc is a globally recognized healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, partnering with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to accelerate the development of innovative therapies. ICON is committed to scientific excellence, regulatory compliance, and building an inclusive, high-performance culture that supports long-term career growth.

Role Overview

ICON is currently hiring Statistical Programmer II and Senior Statistical Programmers to join its growing statistical programming team in India. These roles are critical to the delivery of high-quality statistical programming for clinical trial analysis, reporting, and regulatory submissions.

Depending on experience level, candidates will contribute through hands-on programming, close collaboration with biostatisticians, and a strong focus on data quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across clinical studies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, validate, and maintain statistical programs to support clinical trial analysis and reporting using R, R Shiny, and SAS

  • Collaborate closely with biostatisticians to interpret study protocols and statistical analysis plans (SAPs)

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

  • Generate and validate tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for clinical study reports and regulatory submissions

  • Perform quality control checks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and traceability

  • Support submission deliverables in accordance with ICH, GCP, and regulatory authority requirements

  • Contribute to process optimization, automation, and programming best practices

  • For senior-level roles, mentor junior programmers and support team knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications and Experience

Statistical Programmer II

  • 5–7 years of experience in statistical programming within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment

  • Hands-on expertise in SAS and R, with exposure to R Shiny preferred

  • Solid understanding of clinical trial data structures and statistical methodologies

Senior Statistical Programmer

  • 7–10+ years of experience in statistical programming supporting global clinical trials

  • Advanced proficiency in SAS, R, and R Shiny

  • Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory submissions and leading programming deliverables

For Both Levels

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

  • Strong knowledge of clinical research processes and regulatory guidelines, including ICH and GCP

  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional and global teams

What ICON Offers

  • Competitive salary and performance-based compensation

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans for employees and dependents

  • Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance

  • Generous annual leave and holiday entitlements

  • Retirement and long-term financial planning benefits

  • Life assurance coverage

  • Global Employee Assistance Program (TELUS Health) with 24/7 access to wellness professionals

  • Country-specific benefits including childcare support, wellness initiatives, subsidized travel, and fitness programs

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.

Why Join ICON

This opportunity is open to professionals at different stages of their statistical programming careers and offers a strong platform for skill development, career progression, and contribution to impactful global clinical research.

Current ICON employees are encouraged to apply through the internal career portal.