Clinical Data Risk Analyst

ICON Plc; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Data Risk Analyst to identify data sources and prepare datasets for analysis. This role involves collaborating with teams, preparing reports, and mentoring new Data Scientists. Candidates should have strong skills in SAS, Python, and Cluepoint. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits promoting well-being and work-life balance in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with data preparation and analysis.
• Ability to mentor new Data Scientists.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify data sources and propose preparation approaches.
• Prepare datasets based on specifications.
• Conduct additional analyses with teams.

Skills

Cluepoint experience

SAS programming

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:

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

Experience & Skills

• System: SAS EG, Rave, Cluepoint, Anaconda3
• Skills:
• Cluepoint experience is a strong added value, including understanding the smart engine, testing for KRI sensitivity, and setup/refresh of dashboards.
• SAS programming: develop programs from reference code or KRI specifications.
• Python: update parameters, execute, debug, and perform major updates.
• Write KRI specifications based on related documentation, translating natural language into programming language.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. We’ve built 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 (LifeWorks)
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits like childcare vouchers, gym memberships, travel passes, health assessments, etc.

Visit our careers site to learn more about our benefits.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.

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

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway — you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

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