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ICON plc

Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

ICON plc

. Design, configure and maintain clinical data systems and study databases.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSwansea • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining clinical data systems, with strong capabilities in programming solutions for data ingestion, validation, and reporting. Proficient in translating business requirements into scalable clinical solutions while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and quality control processes.

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Clinical Data ScienceProgramming Languages (R, Python, SQL)Clinical Database ManagementSDLC AdherenceCustomer Engagement

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Hard Skills
Clinical Data Systems DesignData IngestionData ValidationData ExtractionData ReportingData IntegrationAnalyticsRisk ManagementProgramming SolutionsClinical Programming
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationProject CoordinationMentoring
Industry Keywords
Clinical Trial ProcessesData StandardsRegulatory ExpectationsStudy OversightContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, configure and maintain clinical data systems and study databases.
  • Develop programming solutions supporting data ingestion, validation, extraction and reporting activities.
  • Create data review, risk management and analytical outputs that support study oversight.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable clinical system solutions.
  • Act as a technical lead across study builds and complex system enhancements.
  • Support customer engagements and provide subject matter expertise on clinical data technologies.
  • Ensure high-quality delivery through adherence to SDLC, validation and quality control processes.
  • Mentor junior programmers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience within Clinical Data Science, Clinical Systems or Clinical Programming.
  • Strong experience working with clinical databases, data integration, analytics or data review platforms.
  • Experience using programming languages such as R, Python, SQL or equivalent technologies.
  • Understanding of clinical trial processes, data standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication and project coordination skills.
  • 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