Senior Clinical Data Science Lead

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

3d • Remote

About The Position

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to dose escalation studies and meetings preferred.
• CRO oversight experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical data science workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical data management strategies to optimize data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate integration of data science techniques into clinical trial designs.
• Oversee the analysis of clinical data to provide actionable insights that inform study decisions and outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance on data governance, quality control, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Establish partnerships with key stakeholders to leverage the latest advancements in data science and technology in clinical research.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior