Senior Clinical Data Science Lead

Senior Clinical Data Science Lead

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Senior Clinical Data Science Lead at ICON, you will lead the analysis, interpretation, and management of clinical data to drive the success of our clinical trials.

 

What You Will Do:

You will oversee clinical data science workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading the development and implementation of clinical data management strategies to optimize data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate integration of data science techniques into clinical trial designs.

• Overseeing the analysis of clinical data to provide actionable insights that inform study decisions and outcomes.

• Providing strategic guidance on data governance, quality control, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Establishing partnerships with key stakeholders to leverage the latest advancements in data science and technology in clinical research.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 8 to 10 years of clinical data management experience, including Early Development and Phase I studies.

• Experience leading at least three study start ups and three database locks.

• Strong knowledge of clinical data management, data review, and data quality processes.

• Experience participating in User Acceptance Testing and reviewing data reports.

• Comfortable managing frequent real time data extractions and supporting rapid study decisions.

• Experience leading post production changes and change control activities.

• Experience overseeing Clinical Data Coordinators and delegated activities.

• Experience managing external data vendors and third party data deliverables.

• Exposure to dose escalation studies and meetings preferred.

• Strong leadership skills with experience working across cross functional teams.

• Proficient in data analysis tools, statistical software, and data visualization.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills.

• Proactive approach with the confidence to research, resolve issues, and drive outcomes.

• CRO oversight experience preferred but not required.

• Willingness to travel up to 15 percent as required.

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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