Job Vacancies at ICON plc

• As a Statistical Programmer at ICON, you will the development, validation, and execution of statistical programs to support clinical trial analysis and reporting. You will be working with as part of a team dedicated to a globally recognised client in the medical devices space.

What You Will Do:

• You will contribute to statistical programming activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, validating, and maintaining complex statistical programs (SAS) for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting in clinical trials.
• Collaborating with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams to interpret study requirements and ensure the accurate implementation of statistical analyses.
• Preparing and reviewing statistical analysis plans (SAPs), programming specifications, and derived datasets to meet regulatory standards.
• Ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry regulations, including ICH/GCP guidelines, throughout the programming process.
• Mentoring junior programmers and assisting in training team members on programming techniques and best practices.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant statistical programming experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

• 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.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

• ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• 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

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• As an AI Engineer at ICON, you will develop and implement programming solutions that enhance the analysis of clinical trial data.

What You Will Do:

• You will take responsibility for clinical data science deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and validating statistical programming code to support data analysis and reporting for clinical trials.
• Collaborating with data scientists and statisticians to understand data requirements and analytical needs.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines in programming practices.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for programming processes, code, and outputs.
• Participating in the review of analysis datasets and final reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Your Profile:

• You will bring relevant clinical data science experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences, or a related field.
• 3 years of work experience required with background in AI, cloud, and data-related environments
• Understanding of AI tools and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Proven experience working across a variety of projects and use cases.
• Strong Python programming skills, including the ability to build and maintain knowledge graphs.
• Experience working with data engineering, data science, or advanced analytics solutions.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is not required.

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What You Will Do:

• You will lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.

Your Profile:

• You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

• ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• 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

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What You Will Do:

• Your role will involve delivering site start-up and activation work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and submission of regulatory documents, such as clinical trial applications and ethics committee submissions.
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and authorizations for study initiation.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Supporting study teams in the development of study documents, including protocols, informed consent forms, and investigator brochures.
• Participating in study start-up meetings and providing input on regulatory requirements and timelines.

Your Profile:

• You will bring relevant site start-up and activation experience, along with the following qualifications and skills

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience within Study Start-Up / Site Activation in a clinical research environment.
• Proven experience independently completing CTF 1, CTF 2 and CTF 3 submissions from start to finish.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, coordinating and submitting all required documentation across the CTF submission stages.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and documentation requirements associated with clinical trial start-up and site activation.
• Experience coordinating with sites, Ethics Committees/IRBs, Regulatory Authorities and internal study teams, as applicable.
• Ability to independently manage multiple studies, sites, submission requirements, timelines and follow-up activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work from the office 2–3 days per week.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

• ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• 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