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.
As a Principal Clinical Data Science Lead at ICON, you will be responsible for guiding and oversee the application of advanced data science methodologies to clinical research and development.
What You Will Do:
Your focus will be on coordinating clinical data science delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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:
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 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
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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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience in clinical data science applied to clinical research and development
- Proven leadership experience managing teams of data scientists and guiding data science initiatives in clinical or biopharmaceutical settings
- Expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques with proficiency in relevant software and programming languages
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to convey complex data insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and best practices in data management and analysis
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.







