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Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

ICON
7+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Remote, India, India
15 Sept. 10, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Analytical Characterization, Dissolution Testing, Experimental Design, GMP/cGMP Compliance, HPLC, HPLC Analysis, Pre-formulation Studies, Regulatory Filing Support, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technology Transfer, UPLC

Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

Company: ICON
Job Requisition ID: JR155999
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Office or Home
Locations: Chennai, Bangalore, India
Posted: Yesterday

Role Overview

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization focused on accelerating the development of new medicines and treatments.

As a Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer, you will design, develop, and oversee clinical data solutions while ensuring efficient handling, analysis, validation, and reporting of complex clinical trial data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and validation of data science programming solutions for clinical trials.

  • Manage day-to-day clinical data science programming activities and support the team in delivering high-quality outcomes.

  • Collaborate with biostatisticians, data managers, and clinical teams to develop data specifications and analysis plans.

  • Program and validate clinical datasets, Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) according to study requirements.

  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of clinical data through rigorous quality-control and validation processes.

  • Provide technical leadership to the clinical data science programming team.

  • Mentor and guide junior programmers.

  • Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and timelines.

Required Qualifications and Experience

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

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in clinical data programming.

  • Mandatory experience with Rave/Veeva.

  • Experience with SAS/JReview.

  • Extensive experience in clinical data programming using SAS, R, or other relevant programming languages.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial data structures.

  • In-depth understanding of CDISC standards, including SDTM and ADaM.

  • Knowledge of clinical research and regulatory requirements.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent attention to data accuracy and quality.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Willingness to travel approximately 10% as required.

Technical Skills

  • SAS

  • R

  • Rave/Veeva

  • JReview

  • Clinical data programming

  • SDTM

  • ADaM

  • TLF programming and validation

  • Clinical trial data structures

  • Data quality and validation

  • Regulatory requirements

Leadership Responsibilities

The role involves providing technical leadership to the programming team, mentoring junior programmers, coordinating activities, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality clinical data programming outputs.

Work Locations

  • Chennai, India

  • Bangalore, India

Travel Requirement

Approximately 10%, as required.

About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization committed to bringing new medicines and treatments to patients faster. Its culture emphasizes accountability, collaboration, partnership, integrity, and high-quality delivery.

Benefits

ICON may provide:

  • Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives

  • Health and wellbeing programs

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable

  • Retirement and pension plans

  • Life assurance and disability coverage

  • Employee assistance and wellbeing resources

  • Learning and development opportunities

  • Structured training and career development pathways

Employment Requirement

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.

Equal Opportunity

ICON is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. Qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process.