Clinical Data Science Programmer

ICON; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top clinical research organization in Reading is looking for a Clinical Data Science Programmer who will enhance the analysis of clinical trial data. Responsibilities include developing programming solutions, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with data scientists. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proficiency in SAS, R, or Python. The role offers competitive salaries and benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant industry experience, preferably within a clinical research environment.
• Hands-on experience with either Medidata RAVE or ClinSpark.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and clinical data structures.

Responsibilities

• Developing and validating statistical programming code for clinical trials.
• Collaborating with data scientists and clinical teams to meet data requirements.
• Documenting programming specs and processes in accordance with quality guidelines.

Skills

Programming in SAS, R, or Python

Statistical analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to solve varied problems

Education

Degree in computer science, statistics, or life sciences

Tools

Medidata RAVE

ClinSpark

Spotfire

Power BI

Job description

Clinical Data Science Programmer

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Data Science Programmer to join our diverse and dynamic team.

As a Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON, you will play an essential role in developing and implementing programming solutions that enhance the analysis and review of clinical trial data. You will contribute to the success of our clinical programs by ensuring data integrity, optimizing processes, and facilitating the efficient processing of data for statistical analysis and risk-based monitoring.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Developing and validating statistical and data science programming code to support data analysis, review, visualization, and reporting for clinical trials.
• Collaborating with data scientists, statisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to understand data requirements and analytical needs.
• Supporting the setup and configuration of study-specific clinical databases, including the programming of edit checks, derivations, dynamic functionality, and custom actions within CDMS/EDC platforms (e.g., Medidata Rave, Inform, Veeva Vault).
• Programming data ingestion and extraction workflows, data review/risk management outputs, and custom reports to meet trial-specific requirements.
• Designing and building visualizations and dashboards in analytics tools (e.g., Spotfire, Power BI), including writing R or Python scripts where necessary to support advanced analytics.
• Performing data refreshes and quality control checks on analytic outputs, providing feedback on discrepancies and collaborating to resolve them.
• Participating in the review of analysis datasets, listings, and final reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Documenting programming specifications, processes, and outputs clearly and in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality guidelines.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and contributing to ongoing technical and operational enhancements.

Your Profile:

• Degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant industry experience, preferably within a clinical research environment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, R, or Python, with a strong understanding of statistical analysis and clinical data structures.
• Hands-on experience with either Medidata RAVE or ClinSpark (proficiency in at least one is mandatory).
• Exposure to C# (C Sharp) or JavaScript would be an added advantage.
• Experience with clinical data management systems (CDMS) and the clinical trials environment, including database design and validation concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality programming outputs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Good written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to support and mentor team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to solve varied and non-routine problems using sound judgment and prior experience, with general guidance from senior team members or management.

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 examples 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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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