Senior Statistical Programmer

ICON plc

Senior Statistical Programmer analyzing clinical trial data and supporting statistical analysis for clinical development. Leading programming tasks and collaborating with biostatisticians to ensure high-quality results.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze clinical trial data and support the statistical analysis process to ensure high-quality results.
Lead on statistical programming tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Develop and validate SAS programs for statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.
Collaborate with biostatisticians to define analysis plans and statistical methods to be applied to clinical data.
Perform quality control checks on statistical outputs and ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting.
Assist in the preparation of statistical reports, presentations, and publications for regulatory submissions.
Contribute to process improvements by identifying efficiencies in programming practices and methodologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline
Experience in statistical programming, preferably in a clinical research or pharmaceutical setting.
Strong proficiency in SAS programming, with a solid understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies.
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

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.

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

statistical programmingSAS programmingstatistical analysisdata analysisquality controlreportingprogram validationprocess improvementstatistical methodsanalytical skills

Soft Skills

problem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in statisticsBachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in mathematics