Senior Statistical Analyst - RWE - SAS programming

IRE • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation focused on bringing new medicines and treatments to patients faster. The Senior Statistical Analyst develops and validates clinical research analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures, taking ownership of deliverables and applying expertise to complex challenges. The role applies programming standards and specifications, performs quality control, resolves data and programming issues, and collaborates with biostatistics, data management, and clinical stakeholders. It also maintains traceable programming documentation and submission readiness, and provides technical guidance, peer review, or mentoring on complex work.

Requirements

• Degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent relevant programming expertise.
• At least 5 years of experience in statistical analysis within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
• Proficiency in SAS statistical software; R or Python are also used in a more limited capacity.
• Understanding of clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Practical statistical programming experience in clinical trials using SAS or another appropriate statistical programming environment.
• Knowledge of CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.
• Understanding of clinical trial data, statistical outputs, and validation practices.
• Experience developing and validating analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures.
• Experience reviewing colleagues’ work and providing technical guidance on clinical statistical programming.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting regulatory submissions.
• Advanced CDISC or Define XML expertise.
• SAS programming capability; R or Python are also used in a more limited capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures.
• Apply programming standards and specifications consistently.
• Perform quality control and resolve data or programming issues.
• Collaborate with biostatistics, data management, and clinical stakeholders.
• Maintain traceable programming documentation and submission readiness.
• Provide technical guidance, peer review, or mentoring on complex work within the discipline.

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