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 Biostatistician at ICON, you will design and analyze clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies. This position is sitting within the Biosimilars group.
What You Will Do:
- Strong ability to apply statistics in the analysis of clinical trials
- Independent leadership of the design, analysis and reporting of at least 1 complex or multiple less complex studies/projects within the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Public Health setting in Industry, Government or Academia
- Demonstrated ability to provide sound strategic and statistical input on study/research design to meet project needs, regulatory and scientific requirements
- Demonstrated ability in presenting results and defending statistical findings, study design and analysis. This could be to internal audiences (study/product team) OR at external meetings such as investigator meetings, steering committee meetings, ad board meetings or regulatory meetings
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Authored a protocol, DRT/DMC charter, SAP, CSR, or Research Project Plan (RPP)
- Strong knowledge of current CDISC standards for ADaMs
- Strong fundamentals of Project Planning and Project Management
- Demonstrated ability to immediately dive into detailed and/or complex projects
- Strong SAS programming skills in applying statistical procedures based on complex study designs
- Perform all duties and responsibilities associated with the Study Supporting Statistician role
- Oversee the work performed by multiple Study Supporting Statisticians
- Review work performed by Study Supporting Statistician and provide guidance to meet the study and project requirements
- Attend Clinical Study Team (CST) meetings and provide all required statistical input related to strategy and operations of the clinical study
- Plan and execute statistical contributions to Study Outlines, protocols, randomization specifications, Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), Table, Listing and Graph ( TLG) shells, Submission Data File (SDF) specifications, other key- study related documentation, protocol deviations, Data Quality Review (DQR), Flash Memos, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), clinical publications, product plans (e.g. Global Development Plan), Clinical Summary of Safety (CSSs), Clinical Summary of Efficacy (CSEs), Clinical Overviews (COs), regulatory documents, reimbursement documents and other communications
- Assist in resource planning for assigned projects
- Be familiar with all Company’s policies, SOPs and other controlled documents related to all study activities performed
- Be familiar with statistical policy and strategy at Amgen
- Assist with study and systems audits conducted by Company GCA and external bodies
- Stay abreast of latest developments in the field of statistics in drug development
Your Profile:
- Master’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or other subject with high statistical content with 6 years of post-graduate statistical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research OR Doctoral degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or other subject with high statistical content with 3 years of post-graduate statistical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research
- Strong skill in communicating statistical information clearly and concisely (written and oral)
- Strong understanding of statistical concepts related to the design and conduct of clinical studies
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
- Master's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or related with 6 years post-graduate experience
- Doctoral degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or related with 3 years post-graduate experience
- Strong SAS programming skills
- Strong communication skills
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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.
