PHARMAFull-time
Clinical Data Science Programmer
BANGALORE (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 9/4/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONICONContract Research Organization (CRO) / Clinical Research / Healthcare Services
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Role Overview
Develop and implement programming solutions that enhance the analysis of clinical trial data.
Take responsibility for clinical data science deliverables while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and validate statistical programming code supporting clinical-trial data analysis and reporting.
Collaborate with data scientists and statisticians to understand data requirements and analytical needs.
Ensure programming practices comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
Create and maintain documentation covering programming processes, code, and outputs.
Participate in reviews of analysis datasets and final reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Experience with SAS programming in a clinical research environment.
Experience with Clinical SAS listings.
Proficiency in SAS, R, or Python, together with a strong understanding of statistical analysis.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality programming outputs.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
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 according to role and location.
Work Arrangement
Full-time role with an Office With Flex working arrangement.
Listed locations include India-Bangalore, India-Trivandrum, and India-Chennai.
Inclusion & Accessibility
ICON is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace where employees are valued and supported.
Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
SAS Programming
Clinical SAS Listings
Clinical Research
Statistical Programming
Statistical Analysis
Clinical Trial Data Analysis
Clinical Data Science
R
Python
Programming Validation
Regulatory Compliance
Industry Standards
Analysis Dataset Review
Clinical Trial Reporting
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
The supplied ICON posting does not disclose a specific salary range or fixed compensation amount. It states that the total rewards package may include competitive base salary, performance-related incentives, health and wellbeing programmes, retirement and pension plans, life assurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programmes, and learning and development opportunities. Benefits vary by role and location.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
ICON plc is a global provider of outsourced drug development and commercialization services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government organizations. The company specializes in a broad range of clinical research services, from Phase I-IV studies to consulting and data solutions. ICON helps its clients accelerate the development of drugs and devices through comprehensive scientific and operational expertise.
TEAM SIZE: 41,100+ employees
INDUSTRY: Contract Research Organization (CRO) / Clinical Research / Healthcare Services
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
The role provides a strong pathway within clinical data science, statistical programming, and clinical research technology. Experience developing and validating clinical-trial programming solutions can support progression toward senior clinical data science programmer, statistical programmer, lead programmer, data scientist, or programming-management roles. Exposure to SAS, R/Python, clinical datasets, regulatory standards, analysis datasets, reporting, and collaboration with statisticians and data scientists can also create opportunities across clinical development, biostatistics, data science, and broader clinical technology functions.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight hands-on SAS programming experience in a clinical research environment and specifically mention Clinical SAS listings. Showcase programming experience using SAS, R, or Python and demonstrate knowledge of statistical analysis. Include examples of developing and validating clinical-trial programming code, reviewing analysis datasets, supporting clinical reporting, maintaining programming documentation, and ensuring compliance with industry or regulatory standards. Emphasize accuracy, attention to detail, quality-focused delivery, and communication with data scientists, statisticians, and other cross-functional teams. Be prepared for technical discussions around SAS programming, clinical datasets, statistical programming, validation, clinical listings, data analysis, reporting, and regulatory expectations.
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