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ICON plc

Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

ICON plc

Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON overseeing DTS development, data quality control, and regulatory compliance in clinical data management.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead DTS Development: Author and manage Data Transfer Specifications (DTS) to align external data providers and research partners on required data structures, formats, and templates.
  • Oversee Data Standardization: Ensure study teams adhere to CDISC standards for external data, including biomarkers, wearable devices, IRT, imaging, and eCOA.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary contact for external data quality control, participating as an extended member of the Clinical Study Team and facilitating new test codes.
  • Vendor & Process Management: Provide operational oversight to external data vendors, manage change requests for existing DTS, and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Data Reconciliation & Compliance: Support data reconciliation, resolve structure inquiries, and comply with all regulatory requirements, including clinical protocols and analysis expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 8 years of external clinical data management or programming experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or health-related industry
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Computer Science, Programming, Data Management, or a related scientific/analytic discipline
  • Advanced knowledge of extracting data into SAS, CSV, and XML formats
  • Strong understanding of database structures
  • Deep understanding of data management processes, industry best practices, and applicable regulations including 21 CFR Part 11, ICH-GCP Guidelines, and CDISC standards
  • Proven experience managing multiple clinical data types (eCOA, imaging, and external data), with preferred expertise in biomarker and imaging data for oncology and non-oncology 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
Data Transfer SpecificationsSASCSVXMLdata managementdata reconciliationdatabase structuresclinical data typesbiomarker dataimaging data
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationoperational oversightprocess improvementcommunication