Principal Statistical Programmer
ICON plc
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Italy
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About the role
- Lead the creation and validation of advanced SAS programs that support statistical analysis, data reporting, and critical decision‑making across clinical studies.
- Partner closely with biostatisticians to translate scientific objectives into robust analysis plans and ensure the right methodologies are applied.
- Own the quality of statistical outputs, performing rigorous QC checks to ensure compliance with study requirements and international regulatory standards.
- Contribute to regulatory submissions, helping prepare statistical sections of reports, presentations, and documentation for global health authorities.
- Mentor and guide junior programmers, sharing best practices, coaching on technical development, and strengthening team capability.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience as a statistical programmer within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
- Expert-level proficiency in SAS programming, with a deep understanding of statistical concepts and clinical trial data structures.
- A sharp analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects in parallel.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoys contributing to team success.
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 & Tools
SAS programmingstatistical analysisdata reportingQC checksregulatory submissionsanalysis plansstatistical outputsclinical trial data structuresstatistical conceptsproject management
Soft Skills
analytical mindsetattention to detailcommunication skillscollaboration skillsmentoringcoachingteam capabilitymultidisciplinary teamworkleadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree