At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.
As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.
At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. As a global leader in clinical research, we partner with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of life-changing treatments.
We're currently expanding our dedicated Biometrics Partnership with one of our key clients and are seeking experienced Senior Statistical Programmers to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile clinical development programmes while collaborating with industry-leading experts in statistics, programming, and data sciences.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Statistical Programmer II, you will play a key role in the delivery of statistical programming activities across clinical studies, supporting analysis, reporting, and regulatory submissions. You'll work independently on complex programming tasks while contributing to study-level leadership and mentoring less experienced programmers.
This role offers exposure to a broad range of therapeutic areas and study phases, with opportunities across traditional clinical development, oncology, and real-world evidence programmes.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop, validate, and maintain complex SAS and R programs for clinical trial analysis and reporting
- Lead statistical programming activities for assigned studies, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
- Create and review ADaM datasets, Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs), and associated programming specifications
- Collaborate with statisticians, data managers, and cross-functional study teams to deliver regulatory-compliant outputs
- Support submission activities including Define.xml and other regulatory deliverables
- Ensure programming deliverables comply with CDISC standards, ICH-GCP guidelines, and sponsor requirements
- Perform quality reviews and contribute to programming standards and process improvements
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior programmers
- Contribute to study-level planning, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking ForRequired Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of statistical programming experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry
- Strong experience programming ADaM datasets and generating Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs)
- Practical experience using SAS within clinical trials
- Experience using R within a clinical research environment
- Understanding of CDISC standards, including ADaM and SDTM
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions and clinical study reporting
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience acting as a lead programmer on studies or workstreams
- Oncology and/or Real World Evidence (RWE) experience
- Knowledge of Define.xml and submission package preparation
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- Previous experience working on GSK studies or within a sponsor-dedicated model
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
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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