Program Manager, Clinical Data Science

ICON; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Program Manager in Clinical Data Science to oversee data-driven projects and manage cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management and a strong background in data science methodologies. Competitive salary and a range of benefits offered, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in program management within clinical data science.
• Strong background in managing complex data-driven projects.
• Experience in risk management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of clinical data science programs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on project objectives.
• Communicate program status and insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Data science methodologies

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, or related field

Advanced degree or relevant certifications

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Program Manager, Clinical Data Science - South Africa or Poland

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 Program Manager, Clinical Data Science to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Program Manager in Clinical Data Science at ICON, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating data science initiatives within clinical programs. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of data-driven projects, from data collection and analysis to the implementation of insights that drive clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing the end-to-end execution of clinical data science programs, including planning, resource allocation, and delivery of data science projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Coordinating with data scientists, statisticians, clinical researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, data requirements, and analytical approaches.
• Developing and maintaining program plans, timelines, and budgets, and monitoring progress to ensure timely and successful completion of data science initiatives.
• Providing strategic oversight and guidance on data science methodologies, ensuring that analyses are rigorous, valid, and aligned with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Communicating program status, insights, and outcomes to stakeholders, including executive leadership, and addressing any issues or risks that may impact program success.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, clinical research, or a related field. Advanced degree and/or relevant certifications are preferred. Extensive experience in program management within the clinical data science or related domain.
• Strong background in data science methodologies, statistical analysis, and clinical research, with a track record of successfully managing complex data-driven projects.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with various departments to achieve program objectives.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, with experience in risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

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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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