ICON plc, a world-renowned healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, is hiring for the position of SAS Programmer I. ICON prides itself on fostering a diverse, inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence. As a leader in clinical research, ICON offers exciting career opportunities with a focus on growth, learning, and development.
With offices worldwide, the company is committed to shaping the future of clinical development by delivering high-quality services to clients across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical sectors.
Responsibilities in the Job
As an SAS Programmer I, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining SAS programs to support clinical trial data analysis and reporting.
- Generating tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for study reports.
- Ensuring data quality and compliance with clinical programming standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with clinical data managers, statisticians, and project managers to meet study deliverables.
- Conducting data validation and testing to ensure datasets align with clinical trial protocols and regulatory guidelines.
- Providing support for ad-hoc analysis requests from clients or internal teams.
This role involves contributing to the successful delivery of clinical trial projects, ensuring that programming tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Candidates interested in applying for the SAS Programmer I role at ICON should meet the following requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial processes is a plus.
Skills:
- Proficiency in SAS programming, including experience with SAS Base, SAS Macros, and SAS/SQL.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Good understanding of clinical data structures (e.g., CDISC, SDTM, and ADaM).
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits of Working at ICON
ICON offers a variety of benefits to ensure employee well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance:
- Annual leave entitlements tailored to country-specific regulations.
- Health insurance plans for employees and their families.
- Retirement savings options to plan for the future with confidence.
- Access to LifeWorks, a global Employee Assistance Programme that supports mental and emotional well-being.
- Life assurance policies and additional optional benefits like gym memberships, health assessments, childcare vouchers, and travel discounts.
