Description
ICON is seeking a Principal EDC Programmer to join its Full-Service IOD Clinical Data Science Systems team.
The successful candidate will lead the programming of clinical data management systems (CDMS), including dynamic eCRF checks and edit checks, non-CDMS components, and analytics solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, validate, and maintain programming solutions for CDMS (EDC systems such as Rave/Veeva), data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials, using SAS, R, and/or Python
- Develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor data, using SAS, R, and/or SQL
- Perform extracts of data from CDMS and create data transfer programs
- Collaborate with data managers, project managers, and biostatisticians to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process
- Act as a primary point of contact during the study set up and maintenance phase for system programming related questions by the project team
- Actively participate in internal and external meetings and provide constructive feedback to peers, team leads, and functional management
- Act as mentor and provide ad hoc guidance, training, and support to other programmers
- Support knowledge sharing within the Programmers group through presentations and preparation of training materials
- Assist in the development and implementation of improvements to technical systems and processes within an SME role
- Stay updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies
- Provide final-level technical review and consultation for complex programming activities
- Provide technical leadership for cross-study and program-level analytics initiatives
- Lead implementation of innovative analytical techniques, automation strategies, and process improvements
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience with EDC programming (Medidata Rave and/or Veeva) for data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (R, Python, SAS and/or SQL)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results
- Prior experience leading, training, and mentoring junior programmers
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Rewards & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways