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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Clinical Data Standards Consultant - **Company:** ICON plc - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Repository, Data Governance, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Information Technology, VeevaVault - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.pharmiweb.jobs/job/2150159/principal-clinical-data-standards-consultant/ ## About the Role * A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Computer Science, or similar); advanced degrees are advantageous. * Approximately 8+ years of experience in clinical data management, with significant expertise in data standards. * Advanced proficiency in CDISC standards and strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.). * Proven experience with EDC build/design tools, such as Medidata Rave and/or Veeva Vault CDMS. * Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, using advanced analytical thinking and sound judgment to develop innovative solutions. * Strong leadership capabilities, including experience leading initiatives or mentoring team members. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to present, defend analyses, and secure stakeholder alignment on complex topics. * Ability to significantly impact operational, project, or departmental objectives, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes aligned with business strategy. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of clinical data standards and contribute to innovative, high-impact clinical projects, we encourage you to apply and join ICON's growing team. ## Description As a Principal Clinical Data Standards Consultant at ICON Plc, you will: * Provide expert-level functional knowledge in at least one standards domain, contributing to the development of standards content both internally and for sponsor-facing projects. * Develop, implement, and maintain ICON standards libraries in compliance with CDISC, sponsor, and regulatory requirements. * Act as a subject matter expert to guide standards implementation and ensure compliance across clinical data management activities. * Apply deep understanding of business challenges to recommend and drive best practices, improving processes, products, and services to enhance competitive differentiation. * Collaborate cross-functionally to define data collection strategies and standards for clinical trials. * Participate in standards governance activities, influencing decision-making and providing expert input on complex topics. * Lead or contribute to departmental initiatives, potentially acting as a project lead with responsibility for coordinating team members. * Support the development of training materials and reference documentation across standards topics such as CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, Controlled Terminology, define-XML, and regulatory submissions. * Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging standards, ensuring continuous improvement of ICON practices. * Provide mentorship and guidance to more junior team members. ## Related Videos - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [It's not easy being green](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/558-it-s-not-easy-being-green) - [AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1248-ai-beyond-the-code-master-your-organisational-ai-implementation) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)