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Statistical Programmer - Job Opportunity at ICON plc

Remote, Global
Full-time
Senior
Posted: January 15, 2025
Remote
USD 95,000 - 140,000 per year

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance with family coverage options - competitive within industry
Global Employee Assistance Programme through TELUS Health - exceptional mental health support
Flexible retirement planning with enhanced savings options
Life assurance coverage - standard for clinical research industry
Location-specific benefits including childcare vouchers and commuter benefits
Wellness programs including gym memberships and health assessments - above industry average

Key Responsibilities

Lead development of ADaM datasets adhering to regulatory standards
Design and implement complex statistical programming solutions for Phase I-IV clinical trials
Develop validated electronic submission packages for FDA and EMEA compliance
Create and maintain standardized analysis documentation and specifications
Implement quality control processes for clinical trial data analysis
Design generic SAS code frameworks for multiple trial types

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred)

Experience

4+ years

Required Skills

Advanced SAS (Base and Macro) programming Clinical trial data analysis SDTM and ADaM standards R programming (preferred) Python (preferred) ICH-GCP knowledge Therapeutic area expertise Technical documentation Communication skills
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Industry Trends

Increasing adoption of AI/ML in clinical data analysis Growing demand for real-world evidence integration Shift towards standardized data models across clinical research Rising importance of cross-functional collaboration in clinical development

Role Significance

Typically part of 5-10 person statistical programming team
Senior technical position with significant impact on clinical trial outcomes

Key Projects

Phase I-IV clinical trials Regulatory submissions Standard analysis framework development Data integration initiatives

Success Factors

Deep understanding of clinical research processes Strong regulatory compliance knowledge Ability to work independently in remote environment Excellence in technical documentation Proactive problem-solving approach

Market Demand

High - Critical role in clinical research digital transformation

Important Skills

Critical Skills

SAS programming - Foundation of clinical trial analysis ADaM/SDTM standards - Essential for regulatory compliance Clinical trial knowledge - Critical for accurate data interpretation

Beneficial Skills

R and Python - Growing importance in clinical research Machine learning knowledge - Future skill requirement Data visualization expertise - Increasing focus on interactive reporting

Unique Aspects

Focus on standardized analysis framework development
Comprehensive global benefits package
Strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion
Flexible remote work arrangement

Career Growth

2-4 years typical progression to management role

Potential Next Roles

Lead Statistical Programmer Statistical Programming Manager Clinical Data Standards Lead Clinical Analytics Director

Company Overview

ICON plc

World's largest clinical research organization with comprehensive healthcare intelligence capabilities

Industry leader in clinical research services
Global organization with strong presence in major pharmaceutical markets
Modern, diverse, performance-oriented with strong focus on work-life balance
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