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ICON plc

Nov 13, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Madrid
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You need extensive statistical programming experience in clinical research, project leadership skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or scientific discipline.
  • You will lead programming deliverables, manage team tasks, maintain client relationships, ensure quality outputs, validate datasets, and troubleshoot issues while adhering to timelines and industry standards.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience of successfully performing the role of Statistical Programmer, preferably in the clinical research industry. Prior experience of successfully leading multiple projects in parallel or exceptional technical capability, including ability to develop broad-use technical solutions for the department.
  • Bachelor’s degree, in a quantitative or scientific discipline, or local equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute programming deliverables on multiple projects in parallel and ensure that competing priorities are managed appropriately.
  • Lead and manage the assigned programming team’s deliverables at the study and program level to ensure project objectives are met within budget, to agreed timelines and to the highest standard of quality.
  • Proactively plan for and implement effective resource planning, task allocation and tracking of workload in accordance with agreed metrics (e.g. KPIs) and quality standards.
  • Serve in a client-facing capacity that demonstrates an ability to anticipate client needs and implement innovative solutions, as appropriate.
  • Develop and foster client relationships through effective project management and communication.
  • Apply exceptional technical capabilities and knowledge of industry trends to develop broad-use technical solutions for the benefit of study teams across the department.
  • Develop, implement and maintain documentation to technically train staff in the appropriate technical solution.
  • Actively participate in the review and approval of programming procedures and techniques.
  • Deliver high quality statistical programming deliverables for all assignments that consistently meets study timelines, quality standards, sponsor and/or contractual requirements.
  • Ensure high quality deliverables for assigned team members by performing quality control and review of programming outputs for accuracy and consistency.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Validate complex programs (such as project or departmental macros) per departmental procedures.
  • Create analysis dataset specifications (ADaM or client-specific) to an exceptional standard of quality and accuracy.
  • Set-up standard programming directories and start-up utilities.
  • Create, document and validate project/study-macros at the table, listing and figure level.
  • Trouble-shoot and resolve programming issues in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Liaise effectively with other ICON functions (e.g., PM, DM, MW), as required during the life of the project.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position offers the opportunity to work from home.

What countries are eligible for this remote position?

The remote position is available for candidates in the UK, South Africa, Poland, Spain, Romania, Bulgaria, and Ireland.

What are the core responsibilities of the Principal Statistical Programmer?

Core responsibilities include leading and executing programming deliverables on multiple projects, managing a programming team’s deliverables, developing client relationships, and providing technical solutions for study teams.

What is the required educational background for this role?

A bachelor's degree in a quantitative or scientific discipline, or a local equivalent, is required for this position.

What specific skills are needed for this role?

Extensive experience in statistical programming, proficiency in SAS, ability to lead multiple projects, and strong technical capabilities are essential for this role.

What kind of benefits does ICON offer to its employees?

ICON offers competitive salary packages, annual bonuses, health-related benefits, retirement plans, and various additional perks focused on well-being and work-life balance.

How does ICON foster an inclusive work environment?

ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, ensuring equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Is experience in the clinical research industry preferred for this position?

Yes, prior experience performing the role of Statistical Programmer in the clinical research industry is preferred, especially leading multiple projects.

What kind of support does ICON provide for professional development?

ICON encourages personal growth and development by building a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent among its employees.

Can applicants apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements?

Yes, applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of whether they meet all the requirements, as they could still be the right fit for the role.

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ICON plc

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.