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We are looking for an experienced Principal Programmer to join our FSP team, embedded with one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical organisations. This is a high-impact role for a programming leader who is passionate about using R to drive modern, high-quality clinical data analysis and enjoys working as a true partner to stakeholders. At ICON, FSP roles offer the best of both worlds: the stability and career development of a global CRO, combined with deep integration, influence, and visibility within a single, world-class pharma environment.
Job Responsibility:
Acting as lead programmer across multiple complex studies for a dedicated FSP sponsor, taking ownership of deliverables from start to finish
Serving as a technical and people leader, supporting and mentoring junior and senior programmers while maintaining strong, day-to-day sponsor relationships
Working closely with biostatisticians to translate analysis plans into robust, well-designed R programs that meet scientific and regulatory expectations
Driving high-quality, reproducible programming, performing QC reviews and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and traceability of statistical outputs
Contributing to regulatory submissions, reports, and publications that support critical development milestones
Playing a key role in modernising programming approaches, identifying efficiencies, and promoting best practices in R within a regulated environment
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Significant experience in statistical programming within clinical research or pharma, with strong, hands-on expertise in R (SAS experience is valuable, but R is central to this role)
Solid understanding of statistical principles and their application in clinical trials
Proven ability to lead work, solve complex problems, and maintain high standards under delivery pressure
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with sponsor teams and explain complex analyses clearly
What we offer:
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, LifeWorks, 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