About this role
Senior Clinical Data Science Lead to provide strategic oversight and execution of Clinical Data Management activities across one or more clinical trials. You will ensure high standards of data integrity, quality, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional and global stakeholders. You will support clinical trial delivery by managing data collection, review, and submission activities in alignment with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Manage and oversee data management activities across trials while ensuring alignment with study objectives. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, SOPs, work instructions, and established quality standards throughout the trial lifecycle. Maintain real-time inspection readiness and actively support audits. Build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with clinical trial teams, data management teams, and external partners. Act as a central point of contact to align expectations, timelines, and deliverables across all stakeholders. Participate in cross-functional clinical working groups to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of data management requirements. Gather and define requirements for eCRFs and other data collection tools, ensuring consistency in data quality, conventions, and dataset structure. Plan, track, and ensure timely delivery of key deliverables such as CRFs, data review plans, QC and oversight plans, database release plans, and final datasets. Ensure all data management documentation meets high standards of quality, clarity, accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance. Lead advanced-level activities by driving planning and execution, providing team leadership, sharing best practices, and delivering training sessions to support continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related discipline with 9+ years of clinical data management experience, including hands-on involvement in clinical trials. Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Study Lead, with proven experience independently managing clinical studies. Strong expertise in clinical data management processes, systems, and regulatory requirements, with proven ability to operate in global, cross-functional, and multicultural environments. Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills, with experience managing vendors and driving complex deliverables to completion. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in data analysis, with the ability to interpret clinical data and communicate clear, data-driven insights to stakeholders. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive professional with a strong quality and compliance mindset, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative, solution-driven approach.
Competitive salary with additional benefits. Various annual leave entitlements. Health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs. Competitive retirement planning offerings. Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of professionals. Life assurance. Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. ICON is committed to inclusion, belonging, and providing an equal opportunity workplace.