Lead Clinical Data Scientist

ICON; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Job summary

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. ICON Lead Data Manager will drive data science initiatives within clinical trials and ensure analyses provide meaningful insights guiding strategic decisions.

The role requires managing day-to-day data science activities, leading a team, and collaborating across diverse groups. Travel of about 15% is expected to support projects with clients and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, computer science, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in data analysis and project leadership within a clinical research setting.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on translating data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day clinical data science activities and support the team to deliver quality outcomes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of data review, risk management and analytics, and clinical systems.
• Negotiate timelines and key deliverables with clients and external stakeholders.
• Understand project revenue recognition/forecasting and provide input on units/hrs to CDS PM.
• Travel approximately 15% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Data analysis

Project leadership

Clinical data science

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or related

Tools

Clinical data systems

Job description

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. ICON Lead Data Manager will drive data science initiatives within clinical trials and ensure analyses provide meaningful insights guiding strategic decisions.

The role requires managing day-to-day data science activities, leading a team, and collaborating across diverse groups. Travel of about 15% is expected to support projects with clients and external vendors.