Senior Clinical Python Programmer

ICON plc

. Deliver within a continuous improvement framework with respect to systems deployment, life cycle management and enhancements supported user groups .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Python and data manipulation for clinical data analysis, with a strong focus on data visualization and reporting within regulated environments. Proven ability to lead data science solutions and manage complex data pipelines in clinical trial settings.

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Python ProgrammingData Warehouse ExperienceSDTM Data StructuresData Visualization ToolsClinical Trial Knowledge

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Hard Skills

PythonPysparkPandasTibco SpotfirePower BITableauQlikDatabricksData MappingUser Requirement Documentation

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Data Warehouse PlatformsAnalytics PlatformsData Pipeline Maintenance

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsRegulated IndustryContinuous ImprovementChange ManagementVisualized Output Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PandasPySparkPythonTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver within a continuous improvement framework with respect to systems deployment, life cycle management and enhancements supported user groups
Contribute to initiatives yielding faster and more effective report development and efficient change management services for analytics platforms
Apply technical expertise with clinical data and report building across diverse and complex business processes and associated system infrastructures
Lead development and implementation of advanced data science solutions for clinical trials
Oversee data programming activities and data pipeline maintenance
Generate visualized output analysis to support clinical research and decision-making
Work in a matrix environment across functions and departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

More than 4 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, working within Data Warehouse platforms in a regulated industry within a clinical trial environment
In depth knowledge of Python and its associated data manipulation packages
Pyspark experience preferred
Pandas experienced also considered
Advanced knowledge of SDTM data structures
Mapping experience and domain specific therapeutic area knowledge preferred
Advanced knowledge of Tibco Spotfire development preferred
Equivalent visualization development tool (Power BI, Tableau or Qlik etc.) experience considered
Databricks experience preferred
Knowledge to gather requirements and writing user requirement documentation
Ability to work independently on assignments of moderate to high complexity without support
Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

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