Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer

ICON Clinical Research; México; Híbrido; MXN 2.171.000 - 3.257.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement planning

LifeWorks EAP program

Global benefits

Descripción de la vacante

ICON Clinical Research is seeking a Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer to lead programming for CDMS and analytics in a remote, multi-country setting (Canada, Mexico, Colombia). The role emphasizes development, validation, and maintenance of EDCS, data validation, and external vendor data handling.

The candidate should have 10+ years in EDC programming, strong SAS/SQL/R/Python skills, and prior leadership experience, with advanced English communication.

Formación

• 10+ years of programming experience for EDC systems (Rave) in clinical trials.
• Data analytics experience with SAS, SQL, R, or Python.
• Experience leading, training, and mentoring junior programmers.
• Proficiency in SAS, R, and/or Python programming languages.
• Strong collaboration and communication in cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, validate, and maintain programming solutions for CDMS (EDC like Rave/Veeva), data outputs, reviews, and custom reports.
• Create and maintain programs for handling external vendor trial data.
• Perform data extracts from CDMS and develop data transfer programs.
• Collaborate with data managers, project managers, and biostatisticians to integrate programming solutions.
• Serve as primary contact during study setup and maintenance for programming questions.
• Provide mentoring and training to other programmers and share knowledge.

Conocimientos

Data analytics

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences, or related field

Herramientas

Rave

Veeva

Descripción del empleo

Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer - Canada, Mexico, Colombia (Remote)

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.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer to join ICON’s Full-Service IOD Clinical Data Science Systems team. The Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer will lead the programming of clinical data management systems (CDMS) (including dynamic eCRF checks and edit checks), non-CDMS components (including custom programs, reports, and integrations), and analytics solutions. They will also develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor trial data.

Location: Remote

• Canada

• Mexico

• Colombia

What you will be doing:

• Develop, validate, and maintain programming solutions for CDMS (EDC systems such as Rave and Veeva), data validation/analytic outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials

• Develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor data

• Perform extracts of data from CDMS and create data transfer programs

• Collaborate with data managers, project managers, and biostatisticians, among other positions, to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process

• Act as a primary point of contact during the study set up and maintenance phase for system programming related questions by the project team

• Actively participate in internal and external meetings and provide constructive feedback to peers, team leads, and functional management.

• Act as mentor and provide ad hoc guidance, training, and support to other programmers

• Support knowledge sharing within the Programmers group through presentations and preparation of training materials.

• Assist in the development and implementation of improvements to technical systems and processes within an SME role

• Stay updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies

• Provide final-level technical review and consultation for complex programming activities.

• Provide technical leadership for cross-study and program-level analytics initiatives.

• Lead implementation of innovative analytical techniques, automation strategies, and process improvements.

Your profile:

• 10+ years of experience in programming for EDC systems (Rave), including data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials

• Data Analytics experience (SAS, SQL, R, etc.)

• Prior experience leading, training, and mentoring junior programmers

• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, R, and/or Python

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence outcomes

• Advanced English communication, writing and reading skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences, or other relevant fields

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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) 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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)

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.