Clinical Data Science Programmer

Clinical Data Science Programmer- Trivandrum- Office based

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

Functional Knowledge:

Good functional knowledge of at least two areas of clinical data science programming (CDMS, data validation, data ingestion and extraction, risk management and analytics) and the software development lifecycle.
Understands the clinical trials environment and concepts of Clinical Data Management Systems.

Business Expertise:

May act as a point of contact during study build for system development related questions by the project team.
Assumes responsibility for study specific database set-up within at least one Clinical Data Management and/or Electronic Data Capture system.
Reviews database specifications and programs dynamic functionality , edit checks, special actions and derivations to meet trial-specific specifications and other applicable study documentation.
Works with stakeholders to elicit business requirements and support creation of specifications for low-to-medium complexity data review and analytic outputs
Programs data ingestion, CDMS, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports and programs
Communicates low-to-medium complexity analytics requirements and solutions effectively to other team members and stakeholders
May program clinical study database screens (eCRF) per provided specification
Design and build cross-page visualisation solutions in analytics tools; build information models, including database write-back; write R and python scripts as required.
Performs data refreshes of data review and analytics outputs as needed, and provides feedback on any discrepancies.
Tracks and keeps functional management and those responsible for project management informed of any issues that might affect project target dates, scope or budget and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner.
Perform extracts of data and creation of data transfer programs.
Quality assures own programming outputs and supports validation activities per the formal, documented QC process.
Understand project level revenue recognition/forecasting process
Other responsibilities may be assigned as required

Leadership:

Ability and willingness to mentor, assist and support team members.
May participate in client meetings and audits.
Embrace and contribute to a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining processes and adding value to the business and client needs.
Travel (approximately 0%) domestic and/or international.
Typical years of experience 1+. An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated

Problem Solving:

Problems are varied and non-routine. Uses previous experience to identify most appropriate solution. Work is performed under general guidance and direction
May need to apply advanced data manipulation techniques as part of analytics solutions to clinical analytics problems.
Assists in the development and implementation of improvements to technical systems and processes

Impact:

Individually contributes to the achievement of goals through personal effort and influence over others. Impact is focused on the achievement of short-to-medium term goals.

Interpersonal Skills:

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good presentation skills.
Good inter/cross-team communication skills.
Communicates with the project team and functional management to resolve issues.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

Various annual leave entitlements

A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.

Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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