Senior Principal Clinical Data Scientist

ICON; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON plc in Reading, UK is seeking a Principal Clinical Data Science Lead to guide the application of advanced data science methodologies in clinical research and development. You will oversee delivery, resolve issues, and develop team capability across cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing statistical models, leading data science teams, collaborating with clinical, biostatistical, and regulatory experts, and driving innovation with machine learning and

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 managing teams of data scientists in a clinical/biopharmaceutical setting.

Responsibilities

• Leading design and implementation of advanced data science methodologies and statistical models.
• Guiding a team of data scientists in developing data-driven strategies for trial design and outcomes.
• Collaborating with clinical, biostatistical, and regulatory experts to integrate data insights into development programs.
• Driving innovation with data science tools, including ML and predictive analytics, to enhance trial efficiency.
• Providing strategic direction for data management and analysis in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Communicating complex findings to stakeholders to support decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or computer science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

ICON plc in Reading, UK is seeking a Principal Clinical Data Science Lead to guide the application of advanced data science methodologies in clinical research and development. You will oversee delivery, resolve issues, and develop team capability across cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing statistical models, leading data science teams, collaborating with clinical, biostatistical, and regulatory experts, and driving innovation with machine learning and