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Principal Clinical Data Science Lead

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Description

As a Principal Clinical Data Science Lead at ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise.

You will lead Clinical Data Management activities across assigned studies, from study start-up through to database closure and clean database declaration.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and providing oversight to Data Management staff assigned to specific protocols
  • Developing and maintaining study-specific data management components and specifications
  • Collaborating with EDC developers on the specification and design of eCRFs and database structures
  • Managing data cleaning activities and preparing data listings and extracts
  • Coordinating database closure plans and ensuring effective communication across the study team
  • Identifying and communicating issues that could impact study timelines or data quality

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Natural Sciences, Informatics, Medical Documentation, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Data Manager with significant responsibility within clinical projects and study teams
  • Strong understanding of the drug development process and extensive experience with clinical data management methodologies and technologies
  • Proven experience managing clinical data from study start-up through to clean database declaration
  • Experience working within global, cross-functional teams and collaborating with functions such as Study Management, Medical, EDC Development, Statistics and Medical Writing

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Skills

Required

  • Clinical Data Management
  • Natural Sciences
  • Informatics
  • Medical Documentation
  • drug development process
  • clinical data management methodologies
  • technologies
  • EDC Development
  • Statistics
  • Medical Writing
  • ICH
  • GCP

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