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Principal Statistician
Principal Statistician
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 Biostatistician I at ICON, you will design and analyse clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.
What You Will Do
You will lead on biostatistics tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:
- Serves as lead biostatistician for simple to complex clinical studies
- Develops statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and reporting specifications
- Responsible for statistical aspects of CRF design and edit specifications
- Performs statistical analyses and interprets results for simple to complex clinical studies
- Reviews simple to complex randomization specifications and dummy-randomization schemes
- Participates in bid defence meetings
Your Profile
You will have a strong foundation in biostatistics, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree or Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field, with 5 or more years of biostatistical experience
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in Oncology or Real-World Evidence (RWE) required
- Strong knowledge of:
- Multiple statistical and therapeutic areas
- The drug development process
- Statistical programming practices and procedures
- Work experience with SAS and R required
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- 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
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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.
Current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply.
ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation. You’ll help deliver new medicines & medical devices that benefit patients worldwide.
As a diverse company, ICON is dedicated to:
- Conducting business more sustainably
- Supporting the communities in which we live
If you’re as driven as we are, join us.
You’ll be working in a great environment, among some of the brightest and friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll help shape an industry.
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