Job Description

As a Clinical Data Science Lead you will be joining the world's largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

Support the design, specifications, and development of eCRFs, ensuring adherence to client standards throughout. Coordinate the development and testing of clinical data management system edit checks, listings, reports, and tools for data review and discrepancy management. Contribute to the development of Data Management Plans to ensure delivery of accurate, timely, consistent, and high-quality clinical data. Collaborate with third-party/external data vendors to complete the setup of data import and reconciliation processes. Perform comprehensive review of all clinical study data, including third-party, SAE, and local lab data as applicable. Oversee quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Develop and maintain strong communication and effective working relationships with the CDM team. Manage project timelines and data quality with guidance from the Principal Clinical Data Lead or Manager. Provide regular reports, status updates, and recommendations to key study stakeholders on data cleaning and risk mitigation progress. Ensure CDM activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH Guidelines, client SOPs, job aids, regulatory requirements, and study-specific plans. Independently apply best practices and propose solutions to improve project execution and outcomes. Support eTMF documentation processes to maintain an inspection-ready environment throughout the study lifecycle. Assist subordinate staff on assigned trials, contributing to the team's overall quality, timeliness, and effectiveness. Provide backup support for the Principal Clinical Data Lead as needed.

You are:

Minimum 4 years of experience in Clinical Data Management within the biopharmaceutical industry.

University degree preferred, ideally in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, IT, Biology, or Social Sciences).
Proven ability to lead effectively under pressure, demonstrating agility and innovation in team leadership. Extensive hands-on experience with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems such as Medidata Rave and data review tools like elluminate, J-Review, or Business Objects.
Strong understanding of drug development processes and the biopharmaceutical industry. Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong technical and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.




In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.



Our benefits examples include: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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to 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


Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.