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Group Lead, Clinical Data Science

8-10 years
Not Disclosed
10 June 26, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Group Lead – Clinical Data Science | ICON plc | Bangalore/Chennai/Trivandrum

Job Summary:

ICON plc, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research leader, is hiring a Group Lead – Clinical Data Science for its biometrics division in Bangalore, Chennai, or Trivandrum. This leadership role is ideal for professionals with a strong clinical data management background and experience in CDMS platforms such as Rave, INFORM, or OCRDC. You will lead regional data teams, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple clinical studies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage local clinical data teams to deliver high-quality outputs within budget and timelines.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory standards, and sponsor guidelines.

  • Oversee completion of mandatory training for self and team via internal (iLearn) or sponsor platforms.

  • Handle administrative functions including time-sheet reviews, leave management, and team scheduling.

  • Support resource allocation, team balancing, and recruitment in collaboration with study leaders.

  • Mentor and develop team members while managing performance evaluations and feedback cycles.

  • Identify gaps and recommend data management process improvements.

  • Represent Data Management in audits and develop corrective actions for any findings.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.

  • Significant experience in clinical data management within the pharmaceutical or CRO sector.

  • Hands-on experience with at least one of ICON’s preferred CDMS platforms: Rave, INFORM, OCRDC.

  • Prior experience managing Team Leads or study-level managers.

  • Proven leadership, mentoring, and resource planning capabilities.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary aligned with experience and seniority.

  • Various annual leave entitlements.

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans for self and family.

  • Competitive retirement planning and long-term financial support.

  • TELUS Health – Global Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to well-being professionals.

  • Flexible benefits including subsidized travel, gym memberships, health checks, and more.

  • Life assurance and localized optional benefits.


Company Description:

ICON plc is a world-renowned clinical research and healthcare data intelligence organization, delivering comprehensive development and commercialization services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies globally. With a people-first culture and innovation-driven environment, ICON empowers clinical progress through data.


Work Mode:

Hybrid – Bangalore / Chennai / Trivandrum


Call-to-Action:

Looking to make a global impact in clinical data science? Apply now to join ICON as a Group Lead – Clinical Data Science and lead diverse teams shaping the future of healthcare innovation.