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
Ready to launch your career in clinical programming with an organisation that invests in your development and values your contribution?
At ICON, we’re looking for a motivated Study Lead Programmer to join our diverse, collaborative, and forward‑thinking team.
In this role, you’ll support the development and validation of statistical programs that drive high‑quality clinical trial analysis and reporting. Your work will directly contribute to advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.
Using SAS to support the development, validation, and maintenance of statistical programs used for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting in clinical trials.
Working closely with senior statistical programmers and biostatisticians to interpret project requirements and contribute to Statistical Analysis Plans.
Assisting with data cleaning, derivations, and quality checks to ensure data integrity prior to analysis.
Participating in the creation of tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) and contributing to documentation for clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
Gaining hands‑on experience with CDISC standards, with a particular focus on ADaM dataset development, including understanding specifications, traceability, and validation.
Learning and applying relevant industry and regulatory standards (e.g., ICH/GCP) to ensure compliance and consistency across deliverables.
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Foundational knowledge of SAS withing a clinical trials setting.
A keen interest in CDISC standards, with familiarity of SDTM and ADaM datasets.
Strong analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward learning and problem‑solving.
Collaborative team player with solid communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment.
Knowledge of clinical trials, data management processes, or biostatistics is an advantage — but not essential. We’ll help you grow.
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.
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.
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