Instagram
youtube
Facebook

Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

7+ years
Not Disclosed
10 July 18, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

 

Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer – ICON plc (On-site, Bangalore)

Job Summary

ICON plc is hiring a Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer to elevate clinical data operations with cutting-edge data engineering, validation, and reporting strategies. Based on-site in Bangalore, this role is ideal for seasoned professionals (7+ years) in clinical data analysis, preferably within the BioPharma sector, with expertise in SQL, Python, ETL, and AWS cloud technologies.

This pivotal role ensures data integrity across multiple therapeutic areas, directly supporting critical clinical, pharmacometrics, and digital health initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as primary data science lead across clinical data validation, quality review, and metric design

  • Translate business needs into clinical data monitoring and analytics requirements

  • Develop study-specific data validation reports based on clinical protocols and amendments

  • Design ETL workflows, data ingestion strategies, and Common Data Model transformations

  • Query and manage large-scale EDC and non-CRF datasets across multiple platforms

  • Create custom dashboards and reports to support stakeholders in CDM, Safety, Pharmacometrics, and Digital Health

  • Document all data methodologies, assumptions, and algorithm design for reproducibility and compliance

  • Collaborate with cross-functional clinical and IT teams to drive consistent data management practices


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in clinical data analysis, preferably in BioPharma

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field

  • Strong programming knowledge in SQL, Python, R

  • Proficient in ETL design, data modeling, and clinical datasets

  • Familiarity with AWS infrastructure including S3, Data Lake, analytics tools

  • Solid understanding of clinical trial workflows and data governance

  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills

  • Must be able to work on-site in Bangalore (remote work not available)


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (not specified in listing)

  • Multiple annual leave entitlements

  • Comprehensive health insurance options

  • Retirement planning and savings programs

  • Global Employee Assistance Program (TELUS Health)

  • Life assurance

  • Optional benefits: childcare vouchers, gym discounts, travel subsidies


Company Description

ICON plc is a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research. Through innovation and collaboration, ICON accelerates the development of life-saving drugs and devices. With a strong commitment to data quality and patient-centric services, ICON partners with top pharmaceutical and biotech organizations worldwide.


Work Mode: On-site (Bangalore only)
Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)
Job Type: Full-time


Call to Action

Are you a data-driven clinical expert ready to lead data science innovation in pharma? Apply now to join ICON as a Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer and make an impact on global healthcare.