Clinical Data Risk Analyst

Icon Plc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Plc, a leading healthcare intelligence organization, seeks a Clinical Data Risk Analyst. This role involves analyzing data, preparing reports, and collaborating with teams to enhance clinical development. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in Cluepoint, SAS, and Python, contributing to data-driven strategies for clinical projects.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Optional benefits like childcare vouchers

Gym discounts

Travel passes

Health assessments

Qualifications

• Experience with Cluepoint, SAS, and Python is highly valued.
• Understand KRI & DQA dashboards setup and refresh process.
• Ability to develop and debug programs based on specifications.

Responsibilities

• Identify data sources and prepare datasets based on specifications.
• Set up and refresh Cluepoints reports regularly.
• Collaborate closely with RBM Central Monitors.

Skills

Cluepoint

SAS

Python

Tools

SAS EG

Rave

Cluepoint

Anaconda3

Job description

Clinical Data Risk Analyst - Bulgaria, Sofia Hybrid: Office/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.

What you will be doing

The responsibilities of the Data Scientist include, but are not limited to:

• Identify data sources and propose data preparation approaches, e.g., using raw data sets as input
• Identify, select, and possibly combine key variables
• Prepare datasets based on specifications
• Set up and refresh Cluepoints reports (KRI, DQA) regularly according to study specifics
• Run additional analyses with B&P/TO teams to understand findings if appropriate
• Interpret findings to help RBM central monitors understand signals
• Prepare reports summarizing results, data findings, and signals
• Support the definition of actions to adapt RBM strategies to signals
• Collaborate closely with RBM Central Monitors
• Follow RBM processes for global and local teams
• Mentor new RBM Data Scientists

Experience & Skills

• Systems: SAS EG, Rave, Cluepoint, Anaconda3
• Skills:

• Cluepoint: Experience with Cluepoint is highly valuable. Understanding of CluePoint's smart engine, testing for KRI sensitivity, and familiarity with KRI & DQA dashboards setup and refresh process.
• SAS: Develop programs based on reference code and KRI specifications from scratch.
• Python: Update parameters, execute, debug, and perform minor or major updates to programs.
• Translate natural language specifications into programming code for KRI.

What ICON can offer you

Our success depends on the quality of our people. We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to a competitive salary, ICON offers various benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:

• Annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Retirement planning options
• Global Employee Assistance Programme through TELUS Health
• Life assurance
• Optional benefits like childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym discounts, travel passes, health assessments, etc.

Visit our careers site to learn more about our benefits.

ICON values inclusion and belonging, providing an accessible environment for all candidates. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process or to perform job functions, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply — you might be exactly the candidate we're seeking.

If you are a current ICON employee, please click here to apply.