Job Description

Principal Statistical Programmer - India - Office or HomeICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. Wexe2x80x99re 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 developmentWe are currently seeking a Principal Statistical Programmer to join our diverse and dynamic team. The Principal Statistical Programmer will sit within the Real World Evidence team and will be aligned to a project leadership or technical expertise role.What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead and execute programming deliverables on multiple projects in parallel and ensure that competing priorities are managed appropriately.
• Lead and manage the assigned programming teamxe2x80x99s 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.

Your Profile:

• 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.

xe2x80x8bRequirements:

• 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.
• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree, in a quantitative or scientific discipline, or local equivalent.

#LI-KT1What ICON can offer you:Our success depends on the quality of our people. Thatxe2x80x99s why wexe2x80x99ve 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 entitlementsA range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your familyxe2x80x99s needs.Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your familyxe2x80x99s well-being.Life assuranceFlexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.Visit our to read more about the benefits ICON offers.At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work wexe2x80x99ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. Wexe2x80x99re 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 .Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless xe2x80x93 therexe2x80x99s every chance youxe2x80x99re exactly what wexe2x80x99re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click to apply

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