ICON plc

Senior Statistical Programmer

ICON plc

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chennai • India

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Developing and validating SAS programs for statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.
  • Collaborating with biostatisticians to define analysis plans and statistical methods to be applied to clinical data.
  • Performing quality control checks on statistical outputs and ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
  • Assisting in the preparation of statistical reports, presentations, and publications for regulatory submissions.
  • Contributing to process improvements by identifying efficiencies in programming practices and methodologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in SAS programming skills in a clinical data environment. Knowledge of other programming languages such as R, R Shiny, Python etc. is a plus.
  • Good knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical development (i.e., understanding of statistical concepts, techniques, and clinical trial principles).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively convey complex information.
Benefits
  • 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.

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Hard skills
SAS programmingRR ShinyPythonstatistical analysisquality controlstatistical reportingdata validationprocess improvementstatistical methods
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree