Clinical Data Science Lead

About the role

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.

This is an office/ flex position, and you will need to go into the office at least 2 days a week in Rahway, NJ.

What You Will Do:

• You will manage day-to-day clinical data science activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
• Under the direction of the applicable management, the Lead Clinical Data Manager (LCDM) is responsible for executing end-to-end data management activities pertaining to clinical trials, including but not limited to data management tool and system development, validation and maintenance, data collection, data integrity review and reconciliation, query management, medical coding, and database lock preparation.
• The LCDM works with management to maintain the consistent execution of quality global procedures and monitors workload and resource allocation, if applicable. Supports the comprehensive development of junior staff and encourages effective interaction with business partners to achieve common objectives. Accountable for the quality and timely execution and deliverables at the trial level.

Your Profile:

• Required qualifications and experience:
• - Approximately 3 years or more of experience in data management, medical research, or database design and development is preferable
• - Extensive start-up and in-life data management experience is required
• - Knowledge of database structures and available tools to manage, extract, and report data, is preferred
• - Fluent oral and written English language skills
• - Knowledge of applicable regulations and policies
• - Proficient overall working knowledge of the clinical development process
• - At least a B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in life science, computer science, or health care related discipline; OR associate's degree with at least 5 years' professional experience in clinical data management; OR High School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least 8 years' professional experience in clinical data management.

What ICON can offer you:

• Variety of 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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.