Statistical Scientist

ICON; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Statistical Scientist to design and analyze clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of statistical analysis experience. Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, or Python is essential. This role offers competitive benefits including health insurance and flexible working options, fostering an inclusive work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in statistical analysis within pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Strong understanding of statistical methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex medical data.

Responsibilities

• Design statistical methodologies and analysis plans for clinical trials.
• Conduct statistical analyses and support decision-making.
• Develop models to analyze clinical trial data.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Clinical trial design

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Statistical software proficiency (SAS, R, Python)

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

JR137996 Statistical Scientist

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 Statistical Scientist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Statistical Scientist at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What you will be doing

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design statistical methodologies and analysis plans for clinical trials.
• Conducting statistical analyses and interpreting results to support decision-making and regulatory submissions.
• Developing and validating statistical models to analyze clinical trial data and evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Providing statistical expertise and guidance to support study design, protocol development, and data interpretation.
• Contributing to the development of statistical analysis protocols and programming specifications.

Your profile

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in statistical analysis within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, or Python.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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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