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Senior Statistical Programmer

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ICON PLC
7+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Job Title: Senior Statistical Programmer
Location: India – Bangalore, Trivandrum, Chennai (Office or Remote)
Company: ICON plc
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:
ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Statistical Programmer to join our dynamic team. The role involves developing, validating, and analyzing statistical programs for clinical trial data to ensure accurate and high-quality results. This position collaborates closely with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams to support regulatory submissions and clinical study success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and validate SAS and R programs for statistical analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.

  • Collaborate with biostatisticians to define analysis plans, statistical methodologies, and study-specific approaches.

  • Perform quality control checks on statistical outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

  • Assist in the preparation of statistical reports, presentations, and publications for regulatory submissions.

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies in statistical programming practices.

  • Ensure adherence to internal SOPs, data standards, and regulatory requirements throughout all programming activities.

Required Experience & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in statistical programming within clinical research or pharmaceutical environments.

  • Strong proficiency in SAS and R programming, with a thorough understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and biostatisticians.

Core Competencies:

  • Statistical programming (SAS & R)

  • Clinical trial data analysis and reporting

  • Quality control and regulatory compliance

  • Process improvement and efficiency in programming

  • Team collaboration and effective communication

Why Join ICON:

  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence.

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement planning, life assurance, and wellness programs.

  • Flexible work options with office or remote opportunities.

  • Inclusive and diverse culture supporting professional development and career growth.

  • Engage in high-impact clinical research projects shaping the future of medicine.