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Principal EDC Programmer

ICON Remote senior full-time

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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, 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 integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process
  • Act as a primary point of contact during study setup and maintenance phase for system programming-related questions
  • 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)
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (R, Python, SAS, and/or SQL)
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Prior experience leading, training, and mentoring junior programmers
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Rewards & Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities

Skills

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