ICON plc

Senior Clinical Data Science Lead

ICON plc$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 8 to 10 years of clinical data management experience, particularly in Early Development and Phase I studies.
  • Experience leading at least three study start-ups and three database locks.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical data management processes, including data review and quality control.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools, statistical software, and data visualization techniques.
  • Experience managing external data vendors and overseeing Clinical Data Coordinators.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of data management strategies for clinical trials.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science techniques into trial designs.
  • Oversee analysis of clinical data to inform study decisions and outcomes.
  • Provide strategic guidance on data governance and compliance with regulations.
  • Establish partnerships to leverage advancements in data science for clinical research.

Benefits

  • Health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement and pension plans for financial security.
  • Life assurance and disability coverage to support employees and families.
  • Employee assistance programs and resources for wellbeing.
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.
Full Job Description
Senior Clinical Data Science Lead

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.


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About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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