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Clinical Data Science Programmer

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ICON
1-3 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 23, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Data Science Programmer

Job Requisition ID: JR132036
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Model: Office-Based with Flexible Work Options
Locations: Chennai, India | Trivandrum, India
Experience Required: 1–3 Years

Job Overview

ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking a Clinical Data Science Programmer to support the development and execution of high-quality clinical data programming solutions. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to build expertise in clinical data science and statistical programming within a regulated clinical research environment.

The Clinical Data Science Programmer will contribute to the preparation, validation, and analysis of clinical trial datasets, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and efficient data processing to support statistical analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Data Programming & Analysis

  • Develop, test, and validate statistical programming code to support clinical trial data analysis and reporting activities.

  • Create and maintain analysis-ready datasets in alignment with study protocols and statistical analysis plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with clinical data scientists, statisticians, and study teams to understand data requirements and analytical objectives.

  • Support the review of analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Data Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure programming activities comply with industry standards and regulatory guidelines, including ICH-GCP and internal quality processes.

  • Perform quality control checks on datasets and outputs to maintain high data quality standards.

Documentation & Process Support

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for programming workflows, code, validation activities, and outputs.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting efficient and standardized programming practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • 1–3 years of hands-on experience in clinical data programming or statistical programming, preferably within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Clinical SAS programming for clinical trial data analysis.

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial data structures and basic statistical analysis concepts.

  • Familiarity with clinical data standards and reporting workflows is an advantage.

Core Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data quality.

  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.

  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Why Join ICON

ICON is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where talent is nurtured and innovation is encouraged. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits designed to support personal well-being and long-term career growth.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion across its global workforce.