SAS Programmer II

ICON plc; Reading; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

SAS Programmer II - EMEA - Remote or Office based

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

The Role: We are seeking a SAS Programmer II to join our growing team. In this role, you will support clinical trial projects by developing, validating, and executing SAS programs for the creation and analysis of statistical datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs). You will collaborate closely with biostatisticians, data managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of high-quality data outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients, and Performance.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts with a focus on streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.
• Help develop and validate SAS programs for SDTM, ADaM, and TLFs, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform complex analysis dataset derivations and develop advanced statistical tables.
• Plan ahead and conduct early reviews of project work, identifying and escalating issues proactively.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of project outputs, adhering to project specifications.
• Maintain study documentation and files in compliance with departmental policies.
• Stay up to date with industry developments through literature reviews and participation in professional organizations.
• Attend project team meetings and contribute to team communications.
• Apply technical expertise to improve coding methodologies and drive programming process enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience in SAS programming within a clinical trial environment.
• Strong knowledge of CDISC standards, including SDTM and ADaM.
• Experience working with regulatory submission datasets and statistical outputs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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 maximize 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.

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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.

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

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.

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