Manager, Clinical Data Science

Manager, Clinical Data Science

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

As a Manager, Clinical Data Science at ICON, you will oversee the analysis and interpretation of clinical data to support drug development and improve patient outcomes.

What You Will Do:

You will oversee clinical data science workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
Key responsibilities include:

• Driving the analysis of clinical trial data to derive actionable insights and support decision-making processes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective data collection, management, and reporting throughout clinical trials.
• Overseeing the implementation of best practices in data science methodologies and technologies within the organization.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Establishing strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance data integrity and optimize clinical outcomes.

Your Profile:

You will have solid clinical data science experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in clinical data analysis, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage teams effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages, with a keen ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of influencing stakeholders and driving positive change.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

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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