Senior Statistical Programmer

ICON Strategic Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Childcare vouchers

Bike purchase scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Subsidized travel passes

Health assessments

Job summary

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to own development and validation of high-quality statistical programs in collaboration with biostatisticians.

You will contribute to regulatory submissions and ensure outputs meet scientific and regulatory standards, supporting the success of clinical studies and life-changing therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in statistical programming, ideally within clinical research or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong command of SAS programming with a solid grounding in statistical concepts and clinical data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with strong teamwork skills and the ability to translate analyses into insights.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate SAS programs to support statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Collaborate with biostatisticians to shape analysis plans and methodologies.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of outputs.
• Support creation of statistical reports, presentations, and regulatory submission documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve programming processes and contribute to team innovation.

Skills

SAS

Statistical programming

Clinical data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics/Math/CS

Job description

Senior Statistical Programmer - Client Based

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’re looking for a talented Senior Statistical Programmer to become a key contributor within our diverse, collaborative, and forward‑thinking team. At ICON, you’ll play an integral role in transforming clinical trial data into meaningful insights that drive critical decision‑making in global healthcare.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of developing and validating high‑quality statistical programs, partnering closely with expert biostatisticians, and ensuring our outputs meet the highest scientific and regulatory standards. Your expertise will directly support the success of our clinical studies and the advancement of life‑changing therapies.

What You Will Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and validating SAS programs to support statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Collaborating with biostatisticians to shape analysis plans, identify appropriate methodologies, and deliver reliable insights.
• Conducting comprehensive quality control checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of statistical outputs.
• Supporting the creation of statistical reports, presentations, and regulatory submission documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance programming processes, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in statistical programming, ideally within clinical research or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong command of SAS programming, with a solid grounding in statistical concepts and clinical data analysis.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with strong teamwork skills and the confidence to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights.

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