Study Lead Programmer

ICON; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON plc is actively seeking a Study Lead Programmer in Warsaw to lead statistical programming tasks for clinical trial data analysis and reporting. You will develop and validate programs using SAS and R, collaborating with biostatisticians to define analysis plans and ensure high-quality results.

You will also perform QC on outputs, contribute to regulatory submissions, and drive process improvements in programming practices within a global healthcare research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics or related discipline.
• Experience in statistical programming in clinical research or pharmaceutical settings.
• Strong proficiency in SAS and R.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Developing and validating programs for statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data using SAS and R.
• Collaborating with biostatisticians to define analysis plans and statistical methods.
• Performing quality control checks on statistical outputs and ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Assisting in preparation of statistical reports for regulatory submissions.
• Contributing to process improvements in programming practices.

Skills

Statistical programming

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics or related

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Study Lead 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 programs for statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data, using R and SAS.

• 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 and R 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