SDTM Programmer

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced SDTM SAS Programmer to design and validate SAS programs for clinical trials. The role entails collaboration with biostatisticians, ensuring compliance with statistical guidelines, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in SAS programming and statistical methodologies.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible country-specific optional benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in statistical programming building SDTM datasets.
• Strong proficiency in SAS programming and understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and validating SAS programs for clinical trial data.
• Working closely with biostatisticians to create analysis plans.
• Performing quality control checks for compliance with project specifications.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

SDTM SAS 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.

What You Will Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and validating SAS programs for statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Working closely with biostatisticians to create comprehensive analysis plans and apply appropriate statistical methods.
• Performing quality control checks and reviewing statistical outputs to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory guidelines.
• Assisting in the preparation of statistical reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions to support clinical development programs.
• Mentoring junior programmers and contributing to team development by sharing best practices and technical knowledge.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Significant experience in statistical programming building SDTM datasets.
• Strong proficiency in SAS programming and a solid understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What ICON can offer you

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 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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