Clinical Data Science Lead

ICON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clinical research organization as a Clinical Data Science Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in managing high-quality clinical data. This position involves collaborating with teams to design eCRFs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading data management efforts. You will utilize your expertise in Electronic Data Capture and data review tools while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of clinical trials. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Annual Leave Entitlements

Health Insurance

Retirement Planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Clinical Data Management.
• Proven ability to lead effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and testing of clinical data management systems.
• Oversee quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

Microsoft Excel

Data Review Tools

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

University Degree in Scientific Discipline

Tools

Medidata Rave

elluminate

J-Review

Business Objects

Job description

As a Clinical Data Science Lead, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

1. Support the design, specifications, and development of eCRFs, ensuring adherence to client standards throughout.
2. Coordinate the development and testing of clinical data management system edit checks, listings, reports, and tools for data review and discrepancy management.
3. Contribute to the development of Data Management Plans to ensure delivery of accurate, timely, consistent, and high-quality clinical data.
4. Collaborate with third-party/external data vendors to complete the setup of data import and reconciliation processes.
5. Perform comprehensive review of all clinical study data, including third-party, SAE, and local lab data as applicable.
6. Oversee quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
7. Develop and maintain strong communication and effective working relationships with the CDM team.
8. Manage project timelines and data quality with guidance from the Principal Clinical Data Lead or Manager.
9. Provide regular reports, status updates, and recommendations to key study stakeholders on data cleaning and risk mitigation progress.
10. Ensure CDM activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH Guidelines, client SOPs, regulatory requirements, and study-specific plans.
11. Apply best practices and propose solutions to improve project execution and outcomes.
12. Support eTMF documentation processes to maintain an inspection-ready environment throughout the study lifecycle.
13. Assist subordinate staff on assigned trials, contributing to the team’s overall quality, timeliness, and effectiveness.
14. Provide backup support for the Principal Clinical Data Lead as needed.

You are:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Clinical Data Management within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• University degree preferred, ideally in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, IT, Biology, or Social Sciences).
• Proven ability to lead effectively under pressure, demonstrating agility and innovation in team leadership.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems such as Medidata Rave and data review tools like elluminate, J-Review, or Business Objects.
• Strong understanding of drug development processes and the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to over 80,000 professionals supporting your well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike schemes, discounted gym memberships, travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to learn more about working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are core to our culture. We’re dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected status.

For accommodations: https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply — you might be exactly what we’re looking for, whether for this or other roles at ICON.