Principal Clinical Data Science Lead

ICON; Reading; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

LifeWorks EAP

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation uniting people to bring new medicines to patients faster. As a Principal Clinical Data Science Lead, you will guide advanced data science applications in clinical research and development and oversee delivery across programs.

You will lead a team of data scientists, collaborate with biostatistics, regulatory, and clinical teams, and drive innovation in ML and analytics to improve trial design and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience applying data science to clinical research and development
• Proven leadership with teams of data scientists in a clinical/biopharma setting
• Expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and ML techniques; proficient in software
• Excellent communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced data science methodologies and statistical models for clinical research
• Guide a team of data scientists and analysts in developing data-driven strategies for trial design and outcomes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science insights into development programs
• Drive innovation in data science tools and predictive analytics for trial efficiency
• Provide strategic direction for data management and analysis; ensure regulatory compliance
• Communicate complex findings to senior leadership and external partners

Skills

Data science leadership

Clinical data science

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Communication skills

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related

Tools

R

Python

SQL

SAS

Job description

JR159215 Principal Clinical Data Science Lead

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Principal Clinical Data Science Lead at ICON, you will be responsible for guiding and oversee the application of advanced data science methodologies to clinical research and development.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating clinical data science delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and implementation of advanced data science methodologies and statistical models to support clinical research and data analysis.

• Guiding a team of data scientists and analysts in the development and execution of data-driven strategies to optimize clinical trial design and outcomes.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical, biostatistical, and regulatory experts, to ensure integration of data science insights into clinical development programs.

• Driving innovation in the use of data science tools and techniques, including machine learning and predictive analytics, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials.

• Providing strategic direction and oversight for data management and analysis processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Communicating complex data findings and insights to stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners, to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Your Profile:

You will have solid clinical data science experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline

• Extensive experience in clinical data science, with a strong track record of applying data science methodologies to clinical research and development.

• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing teams of data scientists and guiding data science initiatives in a clinical or biopharmaceutical setting.

• Expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques, with proficiency in relevant software and programming languages.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and best practices in data management and analysis

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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.

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