Statistical Programmer II at ICON plc

Full Job Description

Working in ICON Strategic Solutions is more than a job, it’s a calling for people who care and have passion for improving patients’ lives. It takes courage to move from one job to another and the process involves careful consideration. At ICON, we care about our people as they are the key to our success and provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term career.

All our team members have the independence to get the job done with support from the experienced leadership team when you need it. If you want a career with a difference, ICON Strategic Solutions is the place for you.

As a Statistical Programmer II, you will be dedicated to one of our global pharmaceutical clients.

In this role you will Create, validate, execute and generate statistical programs consisting of listings, safety and efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures). In accordance with documented procedures and project specific timelines, to generate accurate, complete and consistent outputs. In addition, the Statistical Programmer II may create project or departmental level macros, programming specifications/mock-ups and support other project activities, as required.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for completion of the following:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Travel (approximately 0%) domestic and/or international.
• Read, ensure understanding and adhere to all assigned ICON and sponsor SOPs and working procedures.
• Record all billable and non-billable time accurately into the appropriate time management system.
• Complete all assigned mandatory ICON/DOCS and sponsor training.
• Adhere to programming specifications and study specific requirements, including completion and filing of required documentation.
• Plan, organize and prioritize workload to ensure effective time management and adherence to project specific timelines.
• Efficient use of SAS, and adherence to SAS programming guidelines.
• Create listing and safety outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures) to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Validate listing and safety outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures) per departmental procedures.
• Create efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures) to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Create, document and validate macros at the table, listing and figure level.
• Trouble-shoot and resolve programming issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform the following tasks per project specific timelines under supervision, as deemed appropriate to level
• Validate efficacy outputs (analysis datasets, tables, figures) per departmental procedures.
• Create complex programs (such as project or departmental macros) to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Create analysis dataset specifications and tables, figures and listing mock-ups.
• Set-up standard programming directories and start-up utilities.

You are:

A strong communicator with a proactive nature and a willingness to work as part of a team!

Here at ICON we want our employees to succeed and ensure that they are set up for this success through constant training, development and support.

To enable success in this position you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree, in a quantitative or scientific discipline, or local equivalent.
• US/LATAM/CAN: A minimum of 4 years relevant experience in SAS programming, preferably in the clinical research industry.
• EU/APAC: Prior relevant experience in SAS programming, preferably in the clinical research industry.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks under minimal supervision, as deemed appropriate to level.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Ability to liaise professionally with team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills, attention to detail, verbal a communications skills.
• Understanding of global clinical trial practices, procedures, methodologies and requirements (e.g., GCP, ICH).
• Familiarity with the types of risks associated with a study and the impact on key parameters, such as study timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new applications and techniques.
• Good working knowledge of statistics and statistical software packages, including SAS.
• Good working knowledge of statistical concepts.
• Good working knowledge of data structures (e.g., CDISC SDTM, ADaM), software development lifecycle and their implementation.
• Good working knowledge of the development and use of standard programs and macros.

Why ICON?

Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.