Statistical Programmer

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🌐 United Kingdom, South Africa – Remote

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote 🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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ICON plc

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

ICON plc is a global provider of clinical, consulting, and commercial services across various sectors in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. They offer a wide range of clinical solutions, including decentralised clinical trials, cardiac safety solutions, early clinical laboratories, and medical imaging. ICON also provides technology solutions that support drug development from early phases to post-marketing. Their therapeutic expertise spans cardiovascular, oncology, internal medicine, and more, with a strong focus on transformative therapies like cell and gene therapies and biosimilars. ICON is recognized as a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO), regularly providing thought leadership and contributing to industry publications and events. Their services are tailored to optimize clinical trials, offer regulatory intelligence, and deliver real-world evidence through robust data analysis and patient-centric solutions.

📋 Description

• Develop, validate, and maintain complex statistical programs (SAS) for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting in clinical trials • Collaborate with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams to interpret study requirements and ensure accurate implementation of statistical analyses • Prepare and review statistical analysis plans (SAPs), programming specifications, and derived datasets to meet regulatory standards • Ensure data integrity and compliance with industry regulations, including ICH/GCP guidelines, throughout the programming process • Mentor junior programmers and assist in training team members on programming techniques and best practices • Contribute to statistical programming activities and take responsibility for deliverables while working collaboratively

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline • Proven experience as a statistical programmer within the clinical research industry, with strong knowledge of statistical methodologies and programming • Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, with experience in clinical data management systems • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work independently • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex statistical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with team members • Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable • Retirement and pension plans • Life assurance and disability coverage • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways