TA study statistician

ICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. We foster an inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Biostatistician II to join our diverse and dynamic team. In this key leadership role under the supervision of senior biostatisticians, you will be responsible for the statistical aspects of clinical and pre‑clinical research projects. Your work will include assistance with case report form development, statistical analysis and interpretation of data, and reporting of results.

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• Assist senior biostatisticians in clinical study support, including study design, sample size calculations, patient randomisation, data analysis, and results reporting.
  
• Support the statistical aspects of case report form design.
  
• Help in writing statistical analysis plans, defining derived data, and designing statistical tables and figures for clinical summary reports.
  
• Write data quality control specifications and utilize relevant computer languages and software.
  
• Develop and execute data manipulation and analysis programmes.
  
• Assist in conducting statistical analyses and interpreting results.
  
• Prepare statistical summary reports and contribute to the statistical methods sections of integrated study reports.
  
• Review and document analysis and programming work for audit trail purposes.
  
• Contribute to project document standards and maintain project‑specific biostatistics files.
  
• Collaborate effectively with ICON project team members, including data management, statistical programming, and clinical research personnel.
  
• Embrace ICON's values, culture of process improvement, and commitment to client needs.
  

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• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or a related field.
  
• Experience in a biostatistics role in the pharmaceutical, clinical research, or healthcare industry is preferred.
  
• Proficiency in statistical concepts, study design, sample size calculations, and patient randomisation.
  
• Familiarity with statistical analysis plans and the design of statistical tables, figures, and data listings for clinical reports.
  
• Strong data analysis skills, including data manipulation, retrieval, and interpretation.
  
• Proficiency in relevant computer languages and statistical software packages.
  
• Ability to write and implement programmes to select, retrieve, manipulate, edit, and analyse data.
  
• Competency in assisting with statistical analyses and result interpretation.
  
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams, including data management personnel, statistical programmers, and clinical research colleagues.
  

In addition to a competitive salary, ICON offers a range of benefits designed to support well‑being, work‑life balance, and professional development. Our benefits are competitive within each country and reflect our commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace.

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• Various annual leave entitlements.
  
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
  
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise 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 specialised professionals who support you and your family’s well‑being.
  
• Life assurance.
  
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
  

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON.

If you are a current ICON employee, please click here to apply.