Principal Clinical Data Science Lead- Early Phase
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.
The Early Development Services (EDS) division of ICON is a global leader in providing early-phase clinical research (phase I and IIa) and bioanalytical services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With a reputation built on excellence, quality, and professionalism, we work with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, performing clinical research and bioanalytical trials on many of the most advanced experimental drugs and biologics in development today. Employees of EDS are enthusiastic and dedicated and work in a dynamic informal organization.
We are currently seeking a Principal Clinical Data Science Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team. As the Principal Clinical Data Science Lead at ICON, you will be responsible for guiding and overseeing the application of advanced data science methodologies to clinical research and development. Your role will involve leading data science initiatives, driving innovation in data analysis, and ensuring that insights derived from clinical data contribute to the successful development of new therapies and treatments.
What You Will Be Doing:
* Leading the design and implementation of advanced data science methodologies and statistical models to support clinical research and data analysis.
* Guiding a team of data scientists and analysts in the development and execution of data-driven strategies to optimize clinical trial design and outcomes.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical, biostatistical, and regulatory experts, to ensure integration of data science insights into clinical development programs.
* Driving innovation in the use of data science tools and techniques, including machine learning and predictive analytics, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials.
* Providing strategic direction and oversight for data management and analysis processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
* Communicating complex data findings and insights to stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners, to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Your Profile:
* Advanced degree in data science, statistics, biostatistics, or a related field; PhD or equivalent experience is preferred.
* Extensive experience in clinical data science, with a strong track record of applying data science methodologies to clinical research and development.
* Proven leadership skills, with experience managing teams of data scientists and guiding data science initiatives in a clinical or biopharmaceutical setting.
* Expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques, with proficiency in relevant software and programming languages.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and best practices in data management and analysis.
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
* 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 specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organization. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is 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, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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