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Role overview

Summary

This role oversees and coordinates data science initiatives within clinical programs at ICON Strategic Solutions. You will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of data science projects that contribute to the development of treatments benefiting patients worldwide.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline.
  • Strong background in data science methodologies, statistical analysis, and clinical research.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, with experience in risk management and budgeting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end execution of clinical data science programs, including planning, resource allocation, and delivery of data science projects.
  • Coordinate with data scientists, statisticians, clinical researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and data requirements.
  • Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, and budgets, monitoring progress to ensure timely completion of data science initiatives.
  • Provide strategic oversight and guidance on data science methodologies, ensuring analyses are rigorous and aligned with clinical standards.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Team Management
  • Budgeting
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Leadership

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

Program Manager

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.


As a Program Manager, Clinical Data Science at ICON, you will oversee and coordinate data science initiatives within clinical programs.


What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating clinical data science delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the end-to-end execution of clinical data science programs, including planning, resource allocation, and delivery of data science projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
  • Coordinating with data scientists, statisticians, clinical researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, data requirements, and analytical approaches.
  • Developing and maintaining program plans, timelines, and budgets, and monitoring progress to ensure timely and successful completion of data science initiatives.
  • Providing strategic oversight and guidance on data science methodologies, ensuring that analyses are rigorous, valid, and aligned with clinical and regulatory standards.
  • Communicating program status, insights, and outcomes to stakeholders, including executive leadership, and addressing any issues or risks that may impact program success.

Your Profile:

You will have solid clinical data science experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline
  • Strong background in data science methodologies, statistical analysis, and clinical research, with a track record of successfully managing complex data-driven projects.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with various departments to achieve program objectives.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, with experience in risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%)

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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