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Manager, Statistical Programming

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ICON
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, India
10 May 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company Overview

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and public health organizations in advancing clinical development and improving patient outcomes.


Job Details

Category

Details

Job Title

Manager, Statistical Programming

Company

ICON plc

Department

Statistical Programming / Biostatistics

Industry

Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology

Employment Type

Full-Time

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Fields

Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Related Discipline

Experience Level

Managerial / Senior-Level


Role Summary

The Manager, Statistical Programming is responsible for leading statistical programming activities for clinical trials, including development and validation of datasets, statistical analyses, and reporting outputs. The role involves managing a team of statistical programmers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, regulatory compliance, and alignment with study objectives and timelines.

The position also focuses on mentoring team members, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining best practices in statistical programming.


Key Responsibilities

1. Statistical Programming Leadership

  • Lead day-to-day statistical programming activities.

  • Oversee programming deliverables for clinical trial studies.

  • Ensure timely and high-quality project execution.


2. Clinical Trial Programming

  • Manage programming activities related to:

    • Clinical trial datasets

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

    • Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)

  • Support accurate analysis and reporting of clinical trial data.


3. Team Management & Mentorship

  • Manage and mentor statistical programming teams.

  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

  • Support professional development and technical growth of team members.


4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Biostatisticians

    • Clinical teams

    • Project stakeholders

  • Ensure programming activities align with:

    • Study objectives

    • Project timelines

    • Regulatory expectations


5. Quality Review & Compliance

  • Review and validate programming outputs.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Regulatory standards

    • Internal quality procedures

    • Industry best practices

  • Maintain accuracy and consistency of deliverables.


6. Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Stay updated on:

    • Statistical programming technologies

    • Industry best practices

    • Emerging tools and techniques

  • Drive improvements in:

    • Programming efficiency

    • Data quality

    • Operational processes


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Mathematics

    • Related discipline


Experience Requirements

  • Extensive experience in:

    • Statistical programming

    • Clinical research

    • Pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments

  • Experience managing programming teams and project deliverables.


Technical Skills

Programming Languages

  • SAS

  • R

Expertise Areas

  • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

  • Clinical trial datasets

  • TLF generation

  • Clinical data analysis

  • Statistical reporting

  • Data validation


Leadership & Functional Skills

  • Team leadership and people management

  • Project coordination

  • Regulatory compliance knowledge

  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking

  • Quality-focused mindset

  • Continuous improvement orientation


Soft Skills

  • Strong communication abilities

  • Ability to explain complex statistical concepts

  • Stakeholder collaboration

  • Organizational and multitasking skills

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making


Preferred Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates may have experience in:

  • Clinical Trial Programming

  • Biostatistics

  • SDTM/ADaM standards

  • TLF development

  • Regulatory submissions

  • Clinical data reporting

  • CRO environments

  • Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries

  • Statistical programming leadership


Benefits Offered

Compensation & Rewards

  • Competitive salary package

  • Recognition and performance programs


Health & Wellbeing

  • Comprehensive health insurance options

  • Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)

  • Life assurance coverage

  • Wellness initiatives


Work-Life Balance

  • Annual leave entitlements

  • Flexible employee benefits

  • Family-focused support policies


Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

  • Retirement planning programs

  • Childcare vouchers

  • Bike purchase schemes

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Subsidized travel passes

  • Health assessments


Diversity & Inclusion

ICON plc is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of:

  • Race

  • Religion

  • Gender

  • Sexual orientation

  • Gender identity

  • National origin

  • Disability

  • Veteran status

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment and employment process.