Statistical Programmer II

ICON; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization in the Philippines is seeking a Statistical Programmer II to develop and maintain statistical programs for clinical trials. This role involves collaboration with biostatisticians, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring junior programmers. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in statistics or a related field, have experience in clinical research, and be proficient in statistics programming languages like SAS and R.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or computer science; advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven experience as a statistical programmer in clinical research.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as SAS, R, or Python.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex statistical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain statistical programs for clinical trials.
• Collaborate with biostatisticians to implement statistical analyses.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards during the programming process.
• Ensuring data integrity and compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines throughout the programming process.
• Mentoring junior programmers and assisting in training team members on programming techniques and best practices.

Skills

Statistical methodologies

Programming in SAS

Programming in R

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Statistical Programmer II - Philippines - Remote

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 Programmer II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Statistical Programmer II at ICON, you will play a vital role in the development, validation, and execution of statistical programs to support clinical trial analysis and reporting. Your expertise will contribute to the accurate interpretation of clinical data, helping to ensure the successful delivery of research projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Developing, validating, and maintaining complex statistical programs (SAS, R, or similar) for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting in clinical trials.
• Collaborating with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams to interpret study requirements and ensure the accurate implementation of statistical analyses.
• Preparing and reviewing statistical analysis plans (SAPs), programming specifications, and derived datasets to meet regulatory standards.
• Ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry regulations, including ICH/GCP guidelines, throughout the programming process.
• Mentoring junior programmers and assisting in training team members on programming techniques and best practices.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven experience as a statistical programmer within the clinical research industry, with strong knowledge of statistical methodologies and programming.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, R, or Python, with experience in clinical data management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex statistical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with team members.

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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