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Director – Feasibility Data Science
ICON plcDirector of Feasibility Data Science at ICON responsible for advanced analytics and business transformation. Leading a data science team to enhance clinical trial feasibility and operational performance.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPythonSQL
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 delivering 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 for 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- 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
Statistical AnalysisPredictive ModelingMachine LearningSimulationOptimizationData InterpretationForecastingRisk PredictionScenario PlanningData Governance
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCoachingTeam DevelopmentProblem Solving