Director, Data Science – Feasibility Site Activation

ICON plc

Director of Data Science leading analytics and business transformation in clinical research at ICON plc. Driving advanced solutions and insights for trial feasibility and study planning with a data science team.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeBlue Bell • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading and inspiring a data science team to deliver actionable insights that improve performance, quantify value, and enable smarter decisions.
Building a strategic analytics roadmap and deliver high-impact solutions—forecasting, risk prediction, scenario planning, and optimization to improve cycle time and outcomes.
Establishing best practices for analytics delivery, governance, and model lifecycle management to support scalable and reliable insights.
Improving data foundations by collaborating with platform and data teams—strengthening data quality, access, definitions, and automation.
Partnering with functional leaders to define problems, shape solutions, and embed insights into day-to-day decision-making and operational processes.
Communicating with clarity and influence—turning complex analysis into compelling narratives and recommendations leadership and sponsors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Epidemiology, Operations Research, Biomedical Informatics, Engineering, or a related field.
Advanced degree preferred, preferably Master’s or PhD in a quantitative, computational, or health-related discipline.
Significant experience in data science, advanced analytics, biostatistics, or quantitative strategy within CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or clinical research settings.
Track record of delivering advanced analytics solutions that changed business performance, ideally in complex operational environments.
Experience leading teams and developing talent; comfortable coaching, setting direction, and building a high-performing culture.
Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, simulation, optimization, and data interpretation.
Proficiency in relevant analytical and programming tools such as Python, R, SQL, and related platforms.
Confident stakeholder partner with exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence across functions and levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

data scienceadvanced analyticsbiostatisticsquantitative strategystatistical analysispredictive modelingmachine learningsimulationoptimizationdata interpretation

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationinfluenceteam developmentproblem-solvingcollaborationnarrative buildingdecision-makingculture building