Principal Statistical Programmer

ICON; Reading; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization is looking for a Principal Statistical Programmer to join their expanding Biostatistics and Programming team. This role involves leading statistical analyses for Phase II & III studies, providing mentorship, and working remotely across multiple countries for a balance of flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific optional benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Statistical Programmer in clinical research.
• Experience leading Phase II and/or Phase III studies.
• Strong SAS programming skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Phase II & III studies and program statistical analyses/reports.
• Create, validate, and generate statistical programs.
• Serve as a mentor and help to train junior staff.

Skills

SAS programming

Professional leadership skills

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related scientific discipline

Master’s degree or PhD

Tools

Pinnacle 21

Job description

Principal Statistical Programmer - EMEA Remote or Office based

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 expanding our globalBiostatistics and Programming teamacross Europe and are currently looking for experienced people to join this successful and evolving group, which forms part of our operational center of excellence;ICON Operational Delivery (IOD).

We have an excitingopportunityfor a Principal Statistical Programmer to jointhisthriving team.

Overview of the Role:

As a PrincipalStatistical Programmer,you will partner with a wide range of clients to lead Phase II & III studies, program statistical analyses/reports, analyze datasets, tables, figures (or graphs), listings (TFLs), with an emphasis on CDISC ADaM programming.

Our team works remotely across multiple countries which provides the flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed. With much collaboration across regions, we still have that small company feel but are backed by a multinational corporation that is 40,000 strong.

Key responsibilities:

• Create, validate, execute, and generate statistical programs consisting of listings, safety and efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures)
• Create, review, and finalize analysis dataset specifications
• Create, use, and modify project or department level macros
• Lead team(s) to produce high quality SAS programming outputs for all deliverables
• Serve as a mentor and help to train junior staff
• Provide analysis programming (ADaM/TLF) and ADaM specification development and support for or with your team

To be successful, you will need:

• 10+ years of experience successfully performing the role of Statistical Programmer, in the clinical research industry
• Experience leading Phase II and/or Phase III studies
• Experience creating and validating analysis datasets (CDISC ADaM standard preferred), and Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLF)
• Strong SAS programming experience
• Pinnacle 21 experience is strongly preferred
• Professional leadership skills coupled with exceptional communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree required (Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related scientific discipline);Master’s degree or PhD preferred

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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.

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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