Statistical Programmer I

ICON plc

. Develop, validate, and maintain complex statistical programs, primarily in R, for clinical trial data analysis and reporting .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Romania, Kenya, Poland, Hungary, South Africa, BulgariaJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating statistical programs in R for clinical trial data analysis, while ensuring adherence to ICH/GCP standards and maintaining data integrity. Capable of mentoring junior programmers and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to translate study requirements into actionable statistical outputs.

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R ProgrammingStatistical Analysis PlansClinical Trials ExperienceData Integrity SafeguardingMentoring Junior Programmers

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Hard Skills

Statistical ProgrammingData AnalysisStatistical OutputsProgramming SpecificationsDerived Datasets

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetAttention to DetailClear CommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchICH StandardsGCP StandardsBiostatistics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, validate, and maintain complex statistical programs, primarily in R, for clinical trial data analysis and reporting
Take ownership of one or more studies
Work alongside Principal Programmers and act as a key contact for a leading FSP sponsor
Partner with biostatisticians and cross-functional colleagues to translate study requirements into statistical outputs
Prepare and review statistical analysis plans, programming specifications, and derived datasets
Safeguard data integrity and adhere to ICH/GCP standards
Mentor junior programmers
Contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field
1+ year of experience as a statistical programmer within clinical research
Hands-on experience in R programming, ideally 1+ years in a clinical trials setting
A sharp analytical mindset, attention to detail, and confidence working independently
Ability to explain complex statistical concepts clearly and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
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