Statistical Programmer II

ICON plc

. Develop, validate and maintain statistical programs to support clinical trial analysis and reporting .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Poland, Spain, Hungary, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Romania, Kenya, Turkey, South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical programming for clinical trials, utilizing R and CDISC standards such as SDTM and ADaM. Capable of delivering high-quality statistical outputs while ensuring data integrity and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Statistical ProgrammingR ProgrammingCDISC StandardsClinical Trial Data AnalysisTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Statistical ProgrammingR ProgrammingSDTMADaMData ValidationStatistical AnalysisQuality ControlProcess ImprovementAutomationData Integrity

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationOwnership

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyBiostatisticsStatistical Outputs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, validate and maintain statistical programs to support clinical trial analysis and reporting
Create and review analysis datasets and statistical outputs, including tables, listings and figures
Work with programming languages and industry standards relevant to the client and programme, including R, SDTM and ADaM
Collaborate with biostatisticians and cross-functional clinical teams to deliver high-quality statistical outputs
Perform quality control and validation to ensure accuracy, consistency and data integrity
Contribute to programming strategy, process improvements, automation and standardisation
Take greater ownership of studies and programming activities as experience progresses
Provide technical leadership and support other programmers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in statistical programming within clinical research, pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments
Strong programming skills relevant to clinical trials
Experience with R and/or CDISC standards such as SDTM and ADaM, depending on your area of expertise
Knowledge of clinical trial data, statistical analysis and reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to collaborate effectively with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams
For more experienced programmers, experience taking ownership of studies, providing technical guidance or leading programming activities
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