ICON PLC - Statistical Scientist

Promoting Statistical Insights; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization is seeking a Statistical Scientist in Sheffield. Your role involves designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex data, and contributing to innovative treatment advancements. We're looking for candidates with a Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics and at least 3 years of statistical analysis experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector. Competitive salary and benefits offered, aiming to foster an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in statistical analysis within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Designing statistical methodologies and analysis plans for clinical trials.
• Conducting statistical analyses and interpreting results.
• Developing and validating statistical models for clinical trial data.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Statistical software (SAS, R, Python)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Statistics or Biostatistics

Job description

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 Statistical Scientist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Statistical Scientist at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design statistical methodologies and analysis plans for clinical trials.
• Conducting statistical analyses and interpreting results to support decision‑making and regulatory submissions.
• Developing and validating statistical models to analyze clinical trial data and evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Providing statistical expertise and guidance to support study design, protocol development, and data interpretation.
• Contributing to the development of statistical analysis protocols and programming specifications.

Your Profile

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in statistical analysis within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, or Python.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

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.

• 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 specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

How to Apply

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Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry Executive Office:
St James House, Vicar Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EX, UK