Principal Biostatistician

Principal Biostatistician

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Principal Biostatistician at ICON, you will design and analyse clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do

You will manage day-to-day biostatistics activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as lead biostatistician for programs of studies, submissions, or on simple to complex individual studies.
• Oversees statistical activities that support ICON’s interactions with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Reviews and approves statistical methods sections of study protocols, statistical analysis plans and statistical input to reports.
• Prepares and approves research proposals and budgets to provide statistical consulting and to conduct statistical analyses for clients.
• Participates in bid defense meetings and makes presentations at marketing meetings with prospective clients.

Your Profile

You will have solid biostatistics experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree or Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field with 9 or more years of biostatistical experience with Master’s degree; 7 or more years required with Ph.D
• Advanced knowledge of multiple statistical and therapeutic areas, the drug development process, and statistical programming practices and procedures.
• Advanced ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical studies.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• 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.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

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.