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Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer

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Lead the development, validation, and maintenance of clinical data programming solutions for EDC/CDMS systems, vendor data, analytics, reports, integrations, and data transfers. Provide technical leadership across studies, serve as a programming subject matter expert, mentor programmers, support study teams, and drive automation and process improvements. Collaborate with data managers, biostatisticians, and project managers to ensure high-quality clinical trial data management solutions.
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Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer - Canada, Mexico, Colombia (Remote)

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


We have an incredible opportunity for a Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer to join ICON’s Full-Service IOD Clinical Data Science Systems team. The Principal Clinical Data Science Programmer will lead the programming of clinical data management systems (CDMS) (including dynamic eCRF checks and edit checks), non-CDMS components (including custom programs, reports, and integrations), and analytics solutions. They will also develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor trial data.

Location: Remote

  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Colombia

What you will be doing:

  • Develop, validate, and maintain programming solutions for CDMS (EDC systems such as Rave and Veeva), data validation/analytic outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials
  • Develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor data
  • Perform extracts of data from CDMS and create data transfer programs
  • Collaborate with data managers, project managers, and biostatisticians, among other positions, to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process
  • Act as a primary point of contact during the study set up and maintenance phase for system programming related questions by the project team
  • Actively participate in internal and external meetings and provide constructive feedback to peers, team leads, and functional management.
  • Act as mentor and provide ad hoc guidance, training, and support to other programmers
  • Support knowledge sharing within the Programmers group through presentations and preparation of training materials.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of improvements to technical systems and processes within an SME role
  • Stay updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies
  • Provide final-level technical review and consultation for complex programming activities.
  • Provide technical leadership for cross-study and program-level analytics initiatives.
  • Lead implementation of innovative analytical techniques, automation strategies, and process improvements.

Your profile:

  • 10+ years of experience in programming for EDC systems (Rave), including data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials
  • Data Analytics experience (SAS, SQL, R, etc.)
  • Prior experience leading, training, and mentoring junior programmers
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, R, and/or Python
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence outcomes
  • Advanced English communication, writing and reading skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences, or other relevant fields

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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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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