Hybrid Lead Programmer

at ICON plc

• Job title: Lead Programmer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Google Cloud Platform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Reading, United Kingdom

About the role

• Study Lead Programmer supporting the development and validation of statistical programs for clinical trials at ICON. Collaborating with teams to enhance clinical research and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Using SAS and R to support the development, validation, and maintenance of statistical programs used for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting in clinical trials.
• Working closely with senior statistical programmers and biostatisticians to interpret project requirements and contribute to Statistical Analysis Plans.
• Assisting with data cleaning, derivations, and quality checks to ensure data integrity prior to analysis.
• Participating in the creation of tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) and contributing to documentation for clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Gaining hands‑on experience with CDISC standards, with a particular focus on ADaM dataset development, including understanding specifications, traceability, and validation.
• Learning and applying relevant industry and regulatory standards (e.g., ICH/GCP) to ensure compliance and consistency across deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with SAS and R programming, gained in a clinical trials setting.
• A keen interest in CDISC standards, with familiarity of SDTM and ADaM datasets.
• Strong analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward learning and problem‑solving.
• Collaborative team player with solid communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.