Clinical Data Enablement Manager

Clinical Data Enablement Manager

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Data Enablement Manager (FSP) to join our diverse and dynamic team.

You will play a key role in supporting the operation and continuous improvement of clinical data pipelines across cloud-based data lake and data warehouse environments.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supporting end-to-end clinical data pipelines across data lake and warehouse environments, including building, running, monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting pipelines to ensure stable and traceable operations.
• Developing and enhancing cloud-based ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS and Azure for data ingestion, transformation and delivery, following established standards and frameworks.
• Supporting operational activities including monitoring and alerting, incident triage, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Implementing automation for scheduling, repeatable data ingestion and automated quality checks to improve reliability and timeliness.
• Designing, developing and maintaining operational dashboards and data visualisations to support pipeline health monitoring, data quality oversight and stakeholder reporting.
• Supporting vendor and cross-functional integrations by implementing data transfers to agreed specifications, performing validation and reconciliation, and escalating issues where required.
• Collaborating with downstream teams, including Statistical Programming, SDTM, Analytics and Clinical Data Programming, to understand data requirements and deliver datasets and exports according to required formats, structures and timelines.
• Contributing to the timely and high-quality delivery of clinical data and supporting the tracking and reporting of operational KPIs, including timeliness, pipeline success rates and defects.
• Following controlled documentation and change management practices for regulated clinical processes and supporting GxP and CSV activities through appropriate documentation, testing evidence and traceability.
• Applying data integrity principles, including ALCOA+, and adhering to access control, audit trail and logging requirements in collaboration with Quality, Compliance and IT teams.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data pipeline development/operations and multi-source data integration. Experience within clinical research or biopharma would be advantageous.
• Foundational SQL skills with an understanding of data modelling, data quality checks and integration patterns. Exposure to NoSQL technologies would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in Python, or alternatively R, with experience building or supporting data pipelines incorporating testing, logging and monitoring.
• Familiarity with Agile and SDLC methodologies, with experience using Jira and Confluence advantageous.
• Hands-on experience developing operational dashboards and data visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau and/or QlikView, including an understanding of data refresh, access controls and performance considerations.
• Awareness of clinical data standards such as CDISC, CDASH and SDTM, and an understanding or willingness to learn how these standards impact downstream clinical deliverables.
• Experience working with data formats including CSV, JSON and XML, alongside file- and API-based integrations, with the ability to follow transfer specifications and validate outputs.
• Exposure to AWS and/or Azure and modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks and Spark, with the ability to work within established frameworks and standards.
• Working knowledge of GitHub or GitLab for version control. Exposure to CI/CD practices would be advantageous.
• Experience or exposure to GxP-regulated practices, including controlled documentation, change control and audit readiness, together with an understanding of data integrity requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an organised, detail-oriented and proactive approach and the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits would be advantageous.

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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