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Senior Programmer

ICON

Skills

Required

  • statistical programming
  • ADaM datasets
  • TLFs
  • SAS
  • clinical trials
  • clinical research environment
  • CDISC
  • SDTM

Preferred

  • Define.xml
  • GSK studies
  • clinical studies
  • clinical trial analysis
  • programming

Programmer - South Africa/Kenya/Poland/Hungary - Remote At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

We're currently expanding our dedicated Biometrics Partnership with one of our key clients and are seeking experienced Senior Statistical Programmers to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile clinical development programmes while collaborating with industry-leading experts in statistics, programming, and data sciences.

About ICON

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global leader in clinical research, we partner with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of life-changing treatments.

Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Statistical Programmer II, you will play a key role in the delivery of statistical programming activities across clinical studies, supporting analysis, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
  • You'll work independently on complex programming tasks while contributing to study-level leadership and mentoring less experienced programmers.
  • This role offers exposure to a broad range of therapeutic areas and study phases, with opportunities across traditional clinical development, oncology, and real-world evidence programmes.
  • Develop, validate, and maintain complex SAS and R programs for clinical trial analysis and reporting
  • Lead statistical programming activities for assigned studies, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
  • Create and review ADaM datasets, Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs), and associated programming specifications
  • Collaborate with statisticians, data managers, and cross-functional study teams to deliver regulatory-compliant outputs
  • Support submission activities including Define.xml and other regulatory deliverables
  • Ensure programming deliverables comply with CDISC standards, ICH-GCP guidelines, and sponsor requirements
  • Perform quality reviews and contribute to programming standards and process improvements
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior programmers
  • Contribute to study-level planning, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • We're Looking For Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline 3+ years of statistical programming experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry
  • Strong experience programming ADaM datasets and generating
  • Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs) Practical experience using SAS within clinical trials

Experience using R within a clinical research environment

  • Understanding of CDISC standards, including ADaM and SDTM Experience supporting regulatory submissions and clinical study reporting
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience Experience acting as a lead programmer on studies or workstreams
  • Oncology and/or Real World Evidence (RWE) experience
  • Knowledge of Define.xml and submission package preparation

Experience mentoring junior team members

  • Previous experience working on GSK studies or within a sponsor-dedicated model
  • Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

  • ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • 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
  • Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
  • Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here . Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply