Join ICON plc as a Clinical Data Scientist

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Clinical Data Scientist Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Clinical Data Scientist include:

• Identify data sources and propose a data preparation approach using raw data sets.
• Identify, select, and potentially combine key variables.
• Prepare datasets based on specification needs.
• Set up and refresh Cluepoints reports (KRI, DQA) regularly in accordance with study specifications.
• Run additional analyses with B&P/TO teams to understand findings when appropriate.
• Provide elements of interpretation to the RBM Clinical Data Risk Analyst to understand the signals.
• Prepare written reports summarizing results, including data findings and identified signals.
• Support the definition of actions to adapt the RBM strategy to signals.
• Collaborate closely with the RBM Clinical Data Risk Analyst.
• Follow RBM processes for global and local teams.
• Mentor new RBM Clinical Data Scientists.

Experience & Skills

To excel in this role, you should have experience with the following systems and skills:

System Proficiency

• SAS EG
• Rave
• Cluepoint
• Anaconda3

Skills

• Cluepoint: Extensive experience with Cluepoints is highly valued. You should understand the Cluepoint smart engine and assign proper tests for KRI to ensure sensitivity. Familiarity with KRI & DQA dashboard setup/refresh processes in Cluepoint is essential.
• SAS: Develop programs based on reference code and KRI specifications.
• Python: Update parameters, execute programs, perform debugging, and handle minor/major updates.
• KRI Specification Writing: Translate natural language to programming language based on related documents.

Benefits at ICON

Our success depends on the quality of our people. We’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. At ICON, we offer a competitive salary along with a range of additional benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance for you and your family, including:

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance options to suit your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning options to maximize savings and plan with confidence.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a network of over 80,000 specialized professionals.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, and more.

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ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position due to a medical condition or disability, please let us know or submit a request .

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Company Name: ICON

Job Title: Clinical Data Scientist