Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer

Icon Clinical PLC
Barcelona, Spain
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Clinical Data Management Clinical Data Repository Computer Programming Databases Data Transmissions Data Governance Data Retrieval Data Structures SAS (Software) Extensible Markup Language (XML) Data Processing Information Technology
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Data Management Wearables

Requirements

Experteer Overview As a Senior Lead Clinical Data Science Programmer, you will lead data transfer specifications, standardize external data to CDISC standards, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance. You will oversee external data vendors, manage DTS changes, and drive process improvements in data handling. Your work supports accurate, timely data for clinical studies and aligns with ICON’s values of integrity, collaboration, and inclusion. This is a strategic role that shapes data governance and study outcomes at scale.Compensaciones / Beneficios - Lead DTS Development to align data structures and templates with external providers - Oversee Data Standardization to CDISC standards for external data, including biomarkers, wearable devices, IRT, imaging, and eCOA - Serve as primary contact for external data quality control and integrate with Clinical Study Team - Provide operational oversight to external data vendors and manage DTS change requests - Support data reconciliation, address structure inquiries, and ensure regulatory compliance including protocols and analysis expectationsResponsabilidades - Minimum 8 years of external clinical data management or programming experience in biotech/pharma/health industries - Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Computer Science, Programming, Data Management, or related discipline - Advanced knowledge of extracting data into SAS, CSV, and XML formats and solid database understanding - Deep knowledge of data management processes, best practices, and regulations (21 CFR Part 11, ICH-GCP, CDISC) - Experience handling multiple clinical data types (eCOA, imaging, external data); biomarker and imaging data in oncology/non-oncology as preferredRequisitos principales - Competitive base salary and performance related incentives - Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage - 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

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