Senior Statistical Programmer I

JobsInSAS.com; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

LifeWorks EAP

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON plc, a leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer I in Reading. You will analyse clinical trial data and support the statistical analysis process to ensure high-quality results.

You will lead on statistical programming tasks with depth, collaborating with biostatisticians, and contributing to regulatory submissions. The role emphasizes quality, independence, and mentoring others as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in statistical programming, preferably in a clinical research or pharmaceutical setting.
• Strong proficiency in SAS programming and understanding of statistical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical programming tasks with technical depth, focusing on quality and continuous improvement.
• Developing and validating SAS programs for analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Collaborate with biostatisticians to define analysis plans and methods for clinical data.
• Perform quality control checks on outputs ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
• Assist in preparing statistical reports, presentations and publications for regulatory submissions.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical programming

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics

Tools

SAS

Job description

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Senior Statistical Programmer I

ICON

• Full-time
• UK, Reading
• 1w ago

Senior Statistical 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.

As a Senior Statistical Programmer I at ICON, you will analyse clinical trial data and support the statistical analysis process to ensure high-quality results.

What You Will Do

You will lead on statistical programming tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Developing and validating SAS programs for statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Collaborating with biostatisticians to define analysis plans and statistical methods to be applied to clinical data.
• Performing quality control checks on statistical outputs and ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
• Assisting in the preparation of statistical reports, presentations, and publications for regulatory submissions.
• Contributing to process improvements by identifying efficiencies in programming practices and methodologies.

Your Profile

You will have a strong foundation in statistical programming, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline
• Experience in statistical programming, preferably in a clinical research or pharmaceutical setting.
• Strong proficiency in SAS programming, with a solid understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively convey complex information.

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