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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.

Are you ready to grow your career in clinical programming while working directly with one of ICON’s largest global biopharma partners?

We are seeking a motivated Statistical Programmer II to join our team in a fully embedded Functional Service Provider (FSP) model, giving you the opportunity to work closely with a world‑leading sponsor while benefiting from ICON’s strong support network, training, and development pathways.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and validation of high‑quality statistical programs that power critical clinical trial analyses and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities or duties

• Using R to developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programs, to support data manipulation, analysis, and reporting for clinical trials.
• Working directly with sponsor teams through the FSP model, collaborating with senior programmers and biostatisticians to understand project needs and contribute to Statistical Analysis Plans.
• Creating and validating SDTM and ADaM datasets, ensuring adherence to CDISC standards and traceability requirements.
• Supporting the production of tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) and contributing to documentation for clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Performing data cleaning, derivation, and quality control activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Applying industry and regulatory standards (e.g., ICH/GCP, CDISC guidelines) to ensure high‑quality deliverables.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with clinical programming, including:
  • SDTM dataset creation and validation
  • ADaM dataset development and validation
• Working knowledge of R, gained through working in clinical trials.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to high‑quality work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including embedded sponsor partners.
• Familiarity with clinical trials, CDISC standards, or data management processes is desirable.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

• Using R to developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programs, to support data manipulation, analysis, and reporting for clinical trials.
• Working directly with sponsor teams through the FSP model, collaborating with senior programmers and biostatisticians to understand project needs and contribute to Statistical Analysis Plans.
• Creating and validating SDTM and ADaM datasets, ensuring adherence to CDISC standards and traceability requirements.
• Supporting the production of tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) and contributing to documentation for clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Performing data cleaning, derivation, and quality control activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Applying industry and regulatory standards (e.g., ICH/GCP, CDISC guidelines) to ensure high‑quality deliverables.

• Working knowledge of R, gained through working in clinical trials.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to high‑quality work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including embedded sponsor partners.
• Familiarity with clinical trials, CDISC standards, or data management processes is desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with clinical programming, including:
  • SDTM dataset creation and validation
  • ADaM dataset development and validation