ICON plc

Lead Clinical Data Scientist, Programmer

ICON plc

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bangalore • India

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PythonSDLC

About the role

  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge across two or more areas: Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS), Data validation, Data ingestion and extraction, Risk-based analytics.
  • Apply full understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
  • Support colleagues with complex clinical trial programming concepts and solutions.
  • Develop and maintain analytics solutions including cross-page visualizations and information models.
  • Write R and Python scripts as required.
  • Act as primary point of contact during study setup for system programming-related queries.
  • Independently review database specifications and program one or more CDMS/EDC systems.
  • Program medium-to-high complexity data ingestion pipelines, CDMS solutions, risk management outputs, custom reports and analytics programs.
  • Design and build eCRF screens per protocol specifications.
  • Perform data extracts and develop data transfer programs.
  • Communicate analytics requirements and technical solutions clearly to stakeholders.
  • Oversee complete SDLC for assigned programming deliverables.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; escalate issues impacting scope, timelines, or budget.
  • Ensure quality of deliverables through formal QC and validation processes.
  • Provide input to revenue forecasting and resource planning activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, biostatistics, data science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical data science programming.
  • Strong experience with CDMS/EDC systems.
  • Experience in data ingestion, validation, analytics, and visualization tools.
  • Knowledge of R and Python scripting.
  • Understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory environment.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
RPythondata ingestiondata validationanalytics solutionsCDMSEDC systemsdata extractionrisk-based analyticseCRF design
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvingproject managementstakeholder engagementrisk mitigationquality assurancecollaborationindependent reviewtechnical supportresource planning