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.
At ICON, we’re looking for a Statistical Programmer II who is ready to do more than just write code, you will help bring clinical research to life. You will join a collaborative, diverse team working on studies that genuinely matter, where your expertise helps turn complex data into clear insights that shape medical advancements.
If you enjoy solving problems, working closely with experts across disciplines, and seeing the tangible impact of your work, this could be the role for you.
What You’ll Be DoingBuilding impactful solutions – Develop, validate, and maintain complex statistical programs (primarily in R) to support data analysis and reporting for clinical trials.
Leading from the front – Take ownership of one or more studies, working alongside Principal Programmers and acting as a key contact for a leading FSP sponsor.
Collaborating across teams – Partner closely with biostatisticians and cross-functional colleagues to translate study requirements into robust, accurate statistical outputs.
Shaping analysis strategy – Prepare and review statistical analysis plans (SAPs), programming specs, and derived datasets to meet regulatory expectations.
Ensuring quality and compliance – Safeguard data integrity and adhere to industry standards (ICH/GCP) throughout the programming lifecycle.
Supporting others to grow – Mentor junior programmers and contribute to building a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.
A degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications are a bonus).
Solid experience as a statistical programmer within clinical research.
Strong hands-on expertise in R programming (ideally 3+ years in a clinical trials setting).
A sharp analytical mindset, attention to detail, and confidence working independently.
The ability to explain complex statistical concepts in a clear, accessible way—and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
At ICON, your work isn’t just technical, it’s meaningful. You’ll contribute to research that improves lives, while working in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. Whether you’re leading studies or mentoring others, you’ll have the support and autonomy to make a real difference.
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
- Degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related field
- Experience as a statistical programmer in clinical research
- 3+ years of R programming experience in clinical trials setting
- Ability to explain complex statistical concepts
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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.
