Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

ICON; Livingston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization is seeking a Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer in Scotland. This role involves leading data science programming solutions for clinical trials, managing teams, and ensuring data integrity. Ideal candidates have a degree in relevant fields and extensive experience in clinical data programming using SAS, R, or Python. Competitive salary and diverse benefits are offered.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific optional benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• Extensive experience in clinical data programming is necessary.
• Proven ability to lead and manage programming teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of data science programming solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of clinical data programmers.
• Collaborate with teams to define data requirements.

Skills

Clinical data programming

Statistical analysis

SAS

R

Python

Data management

Data visualization techniques

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer (Client dedicated)

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 Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer (Client dedicated) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON, you will be instrumental in leading the development and implementation of advanced data science solutions for clinical trials. Your role will involve overseeing data programming activities, ensuring data integrity, and leveraging statistical analysis to support clinical research and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, and validation of data science programming solutions to support clinical trials, including data integration, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Managing and mentoring a team of clinical data programmers, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to programming standards and best practices.
• Collaborating with clinical research teams and stakeholders to define data requirements, develop programming specifications, and implement data science methodologies.
• Overseeing data quality assurance processes, including data validation and verification, to ensure the accuracy and completeness of clinical trial data.
• Utilizing advanced statistical techniques and data visualization tools to analyze complex data sets and generate actionable insights for clinical research.
• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in data science and clinical research, and recommending innovative solutions to enhance data analysis and reporting.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced certifications in data programming or clinical data science are advantageous.
• Extensive experience in clinical data programming, with a strong background in statistical analysis, data management, and programming languages such as SAS, R, or Python.
• Proven ability to lead and manage programming teams, and develop data science solutions that support clinical research objectives.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in designing and implementing complex data analysis and visualization techniques.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present data insights to stakeholders.

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.

Benefits

• 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 ICON 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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