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ICON plc

Lead Biostatistician

ICON plc

Principal Biostatistician at ICON, handling design and analysis of clinical trials. Collaborating on innovative treatments and therapies in a global healthcare organization.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Strong ability to apply statistics in the analysis of clinical trials
  • Independent leadership of the design, analysis and reporting of at least 1 complex or multiple less complex studies/projects within the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Public Health setting in Industry, Government or Academia
  • Demonstrated ability to provide sound strategic and statistical input on study/research design to meet project needs, regulatory and scientific requirements
  • Demonstrated ability in presenting results and defending statistical findings, study design and analysis.
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills
  • Authored a protocol, DRT/DMC charter, SAP, CSR, or Research Project Plan (RPP)
  • Strong knowledge of current CDISC standards for ADaMs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or other subject with high statistical content with 6 years of post-graduate statistical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research OR Doctoral degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or other subject with high statistical content with 3 years of post-graduate statistical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research
  • Strong skill in communicating statistical information clearly and concisely (written and oral)
  • Strong understanding of statistical concepts related to the design and conduct of clinical studies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

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Hard Skills & Tools
statisticsclinical trials analysisstudy designstatistical reportingCDISC standardsADaMsstatistical conceptsdata analysisprotocol authoringresearch project planning
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic inputcommunication skillspresentation skillsdefending findingsindependenceclarity in communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcritical thinking
Certifications
Master’s degree in StatisticsDoctoral degree in Statistics