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.
What You Will Be Doing
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of programming experience, preferably within a clinical research environment
- Proficiency in SAS
- Proficiency in R
- Proficiency in Rave with Custom Function
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience in Clinical SAS listings
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, data standards, and reporting requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage with clients and stakeholders
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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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.








