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
Join ICON as a Pharmacometrics Support Programmer, working directly with one of our major global biopharma partners through an embedded Functional Service Provider model. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑impact clinical development programs while benefiting from ICON’s supportive structure, training, and collaborative environment.
In this position, you will take a key role in analysing clinical trial data, with a strong focus on R programming, pharmacokinetics, and NONMEM modelling. Your expertise will help ensure the delivery of high‑quality statistical outputs that support critical decision‑making across clinical studies.
Developing, validating, and maintaining R programs for statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.
Applying your PK and NONMEM expertise to support population modelling, dose‑exposure evaluations, and advanced statistical analyses.
Collaborating closely with biostatisticians to define statistical analysis plans, contribute to methodology decisions, and implement modelling strategies.
Performing rigorous quality control (QC) checks on datasets, models, and output to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to regulatory expectations.
Supporting the preparation of statistical summaries, reports, presentations, and documentation for regulatory submissions and internal reviews.
Contributing to continuous process improvement by identifying efficiencies, sharing best practices, and enhancing programming workflows within the FSP team.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research environment.
Strong proficiency in R programming.
Hands‑on experience with PK analysis and NONMEM modelling.
Solid understanding of statistical principles, data structures, and clinical trial methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively as part of an embedded sponsor‑facing team.
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, 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 family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised 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.
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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.
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