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Senior Clinical Python Programmer

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on developing and implementing data science solutions for clinical trials at ICON Strategic Solutions. You will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, collaborating across functions to enhance data programming and analytics, ultimately supporting clinical research and decision-making.

Qualifications

  • More than 4 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a regulated industry within a clinical trial environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of Python and its associated data manipulation packages.
  • Advanced knowledge of SDTM data structures.
  • Knowledge to gather requirements and write user requirement documentation.
  • Preferred: Pyspark experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of advanced data science solutions for clinical trials.
  • Oversee data programming activities and maintain data pipelines.
  • Generate visualized output analysis to support clinical research and decision-making.
  • Contribute to initiatives for faster report development and efficient change management services.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork

About the company

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ICON plc

  • Clinical Research (CRO)
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

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Job description

Senior Clinical Python Programmer

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.


As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.


Senior Clinical Python Programmer /Clinical Python Programmer 

We are currently seeking a Clinical Python Developer to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Clinical Python Developer at ICON Strategic Solutions, you will be instrumental in leading the development and implementation of advanced data science solutions for clinical trials. Your role will involve overseeing data programming activities, data pipeline maintenance, and generating visualized output analysis to support clinical research and decision-making. 


What You Will Be Doing: 

  • Be responsible for delivery in a continuous improvement framework with respect to systems deployment, life cycle management and enhancements supported user groups. 
  • Contribute to initiatives to yield faster and more effective report development, efficient change management services for analytics platforms. 
  • Use your technical expertise with clinical data and report building, and experience gained through working with diverse and complex business processes and associated system infrastructures. 
  • Work in a matrix environment across functions and departments.

Your Profile: 

  • More than 4 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, working within Data Warehouse platforms in a regulated industry within a clinical trial environment. 
  • In depth knowledge of Python and its associated data manipulation packages.  
  • Pyspark experience preferred. 
  • Pandas experienced also considered. 
  • Advanced knowledge of SDTM data structures.  
  • Mapping experience and domain specific therapeutic area knowledge preferred. 
  • Advanced knowledge of Tibco Spotfire development preferred.   
  • Equivalent visualization development tool (Power BI, Tableau or Qlik etc.) experience considered. 
  • Databricks experience preferred. 
  • Knowledge to gather requirements and writing user requirement documentation 
  • Ability to work independently on assignments of moderate to high complexity without support. 

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.


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