Senior Clinical Data Science Lead

Job title: Senior Clinical Data Science Lead

About the Role ICON is seeking a Senior Clinical Data Science Lead to oversee the analysis, interpretation, and management of clinical data to drive the success of our clinical trials and advance data-driven decision making. You will lead data science workstreams, provide strategic guidance on data governance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced data science into trial designs.

What You'll Do

• Oversee clinical data science workstreams and serve as the functional lead across multiple low to moderately complex studies, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical data management strategies to optimize data collection, analysis, data review, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science techniques into clinical trial designs.
• Oversee analysis and review of clinical data to provide actionable insights for study decisions.
• Provide strategic guidance on data governance, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish partnerships with stakeholders to leverage the latest data science and technology in clinical research.
• Apply project management to proactively manage timelines, resources, and financial tracking.
• Develop understanding of protocol content and interpret critical data and data review requirements.
• Adapt requirements and timelines in an agile manner to meet project needs.
• Track study progress and escalate risks; keep management and PMs informed of issues affecting dates, scope, or budget.
• Negotiate timelines and key deliverables with clients, external customers, and internal departments.
• Provide input on revenue recognition and forecasting of units/hours to the Clinical Data Science Project Manager.
• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline; typically 5–8 years of experience in Clinical Data Science, Clinical Data Management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience in clinical data science with a focus on data management, data review, and analysis in clinical trials.
• Enhanced knowledge of clinical data management, clinical data science, and clinical data review activities.
• Applied project management skills including experience managing timelines, resource requirements, and financial tracking.
• Detailed understanding of protocol content and interpretation of critical data and data review requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to lead multiple studies, manage cross-functional teams, and act as a resource for colleagues in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues, identify solutions, and anticipate future challenges.
• Ability to work independently, establish approaches, and lead resources to achieve operational and strategic objectives with impact on medium-term goals.
• Expertise in data analysis tools, statistical software, and data visualization techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to adapt communication style, influence stakeholders, present and defend complex analyses, and secure approval on complex matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Various annual leave entitlements and health insurance options.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to a global network of professionals.
• Life assurance and flexible country-specific optional benefits (childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others).
• Visit ICON careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.