Pharmacometrics Support Programmer

ICON Clinical Research Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Life assurance

Disability cover

Employee assistance program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research Ltd is seeking an experienced Pharmacometrics Support Programmer to join a global FSP team. You will develop and quality control NONMEM PK/PD datasets, support modelling activities, and ensure data quality for regulatory submissions.

The role requires strong R programming skills, extensive PK/PD knowledge, and experience with CDISC standards, across a multinational pharmacometrics environment. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Health Science, Statistics, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
• Strong programming expertise in R.
• Experience developing and quality controlling NONMEM PK/PD datasets.
• Working knowledge of PK/PD principles and pharmacometric workflows.
• Strong understanding of SDTM, ADaM, and CDISC standards, including controlled terminology.
• Experience supporting NONMEM file creation, quality control, submissions, and standardisation activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and quality control NONMEM PK/PD datasets using SDTM and ADaM data sources.
• Support pharmacometric modelling activities by delivering accurate, complete, and submission-ready datasets.
• Perform quality review of internally and externally produced NONMEM datasets.
• Collaborate with Data Management, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Clinical Pharmacology, and Bioanalytical teams to resolve data issues and ensure project timelines are met.
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submission projects in accordance with internal pharmacometrics guidelines.
• Conduct quality control testing of customised R packages used to standardise pharmacometric workflows.
• Develop and maintain testing frameworks and validation processes for departmental R tools and packages.
• Identify data discrepancies, process improvements, and opportunities for greater automation and efficiency.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of new pharmacometric standardisation initiatives.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable SOPs, working instructions, regulatory requirements, and ICH‑GCP guidelines.
• Maintain inspection readiness through ongoing training and adherence to quality standards.

Skills

R programming

NONMEM PK/PD datasets

Data quality

Regulatory submissions

PK/PD workflows

SDTM/ADaM/CDISC standards

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science or related

Tools

R packages testing

Job description

Pharmacometrics Support Programmer

Pharmacometrics Support Programmer ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pharmacometrics Support Programmer to join a global FSP team. This is an opportunity for a highly analytical programmer with strong R programming expertise and experience in PK/PD data preparation to contribute to critical drug development programmes. In this role, you will be responsible for the creation, quality control, and standardisation of NONMEM PK/PD datasets, supporting pharmacometric modelling activities across a diverse clinical portfolio. Working closely with Data Management, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Bioanalytical teams, and external partners, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality pharmacometric data is delivered on time and to the highest regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and quality control NONMEM PK/PD datasets using SDTM and ADaM data sources.
• Support pharmacometric modelling activities by delivering accurate, complete, and submission-ready datasets.
• Perform quality review of internally and externally produced NONMEM datasets.
• Collaborate with Data Management, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Clinical Pharmacology, and Bioanalytical teams to resolve data issues and ensure project timelines are met.
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submission projects in accordance with internal pharmacometrics guidelines.
• Conduct quality control testing of customised R packages used to standardise pharmacometric workflows.
• Develop and maintain testing frameworks and validation processes for departmental R tools and packages.
• Identify data discrepancies, process improvements, and opportunities for greater automation and efficiency.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of new pharmacometric standardisation initiatives.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable SOPs, working instructions, regulatory requirements, and ICH‑GCP guidelines.
• Maintain inspection readiness through ongoing training and adherence to quality standards.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in a Life Science, Health Science, Statistics, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.

Minimum of 6 years' experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.

Strong programming expertise in R.

Experience developing and quality controlling NONMEM PK/PD datasets.

Working knowledge of PK/PD principles and pharmacometric workflows.

Strong understanding of SDTM, ADaM, and CDISC standards, including controlled terminology.

Experience supporting NONMEM file creation, quality control, submissions, and standardisation activities.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desired Skills

• Experience reviewing and managing outsourced programming deliverables.
• Experience validating or quality controlling customised R packages.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive standardisation initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work within a globally recognised Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics function. Contribute directly to innovative drug development programmes. Work in a highly collaborative and scientifically driven environment. Be part of ongoing innovation and standardisation initiatives within pharmacometrics and clinical data science. Use your expertise to influence best practices and improve the efficiency and quality of pharmacometric deliverables. If you are passionate about leveraging R programming, pharmacometrics, and data quality excellence to support drug development, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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