Clinical Data Science Programmer

Clinical Data Programmer - Bangalore, India (Officebased)

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 Clinical Data Programmer – DMW is responsible for designing, developing, transforming, and validating clinical study databases and data models within CDMS, DMW, and CDW. The role supports end‑to‑end clinical data management, SDTM deliverables, process improvement, automation initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure high‑quality and compliant clinical trial data.

What You Will Be Doing:

Study Database Setup

• Build and configure studies in CDMS based on protocol requirements.
• Develop and test validation/derivation checks; perform UAT.
• Implement blinding rules and manage TMF‑required documentation.
• Provide technical input on protocol, EDC requirements, and study documents.

DMW Model Configuration & Data Transformation

• Create DMW trials, mapping specifications, and external data models.
• Perform SDTM staging/model transformations and execute data loads.
• Configure filewatchers and update transformations as needed.
• Review eCRFs and DCM annotations to ensure metadata alignment.

SDTM & Programming Deliverables

• Map data across CDMS → DMW → CDW → SCE for SDTM dataset generation.
• Develop, validate, and QC programs supporting data accuracy and reporting.
• Support define.xml, aCRF, SDRG, and final SDTM package preparation.

Process Excellence & Standards

• Share best practices, lessons learned, and contribute to standards adoption.
• Support process optimization, documentation updates, and change management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance efficiency and automation.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Data Managers, Biostats, IT, Central Monitoring, and external CROs/vendors.
• Communicate effectively across functions; provide documentation and training as required.
• Resolve technical issues collaboratively and manage conflicting viewpoints professionally.

Your Profile:

• M.Sc/B.Sc in Life Science, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5 years’ pharma experience in DMW, LSH, Veeva
• Hands‑on experience with CDASH, CDISC, SDTM, and clinical data systems.
• Strong knowledge of GxP, clinical development processes, and project coordination.
• Experience working with global, cross‑functional teams.

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. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are 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 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.

  
  

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values.   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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