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Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer

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ICON plc logoIcon · Johannesburg, South Africa
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AccessibilityClinical TrialsCompliancePythonSAS
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Responsibilities

  • Develop, validate, and maintain Clinical Study Listings, including DM Listings, Reconciliation Listings, and other study-specific listings.
  • Ensure study listings are configured, delivered, and maintained in line with agreed timelines and quality expectations.
  • Manage clinical study listings in compliance with clinical standards to support the successful execution of clinical trials.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Clinical Study Listings, providing support, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
  • Partner directly with stakeholders, providing technical expertise and acting as a key contact for programming-related activities.
  • Participate in client meetings, delivering updates, presenting outputs, and supporting decision-making throughout the study lifecycle.
  • Provide guidance on programming best practices, coding standards, validation approaches, and data quality controls.
  • You Will Have/Be
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience developing, validating, and maintaining Clinical SAS Listings.
  • Demonstrated experience producing DM Listings, Reconciliation Listings, and other clinical study listings.
  • Strong proficiency in SAS and experience with programming languages such as R, Rave Custom Functions, and Python.
  • Understanding of CDISC standards and clinical reporting best practices.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
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  • Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
  • Rewards & Benefits
  • ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
  • Benefits may include:
  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
  • Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
  • Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
  • Inclusion and Accessibility
  • ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
  • If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here .
  • Are you a current ICON Employee? Please

Benefits

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Additional Information

Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer (Clinical SAS Listings) ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. Are you an experienced Clinical SAS Listings Programmer with 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining clinical study listings looking for your next opportunity? ICON is growing and we're looking for talented professionals to join our Clinical Data Science team in a fully remote role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced programmer with strong expertise in Clinical Study Listings, including DM Listings and Reconciliation Listings , to work in a client-facing role and deliver high-quality clinical data science and programming solutions that support clinical development programmes across a global portfolio.


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