Principal EDC Programmer

Location: US, Blue Bell (ICON)

Principal EDC Programmer - Canada, Mexico, Colombia, United States (Remote)

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.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Principal EDC Programmer to join ICON’s Full-Service IOD Clinical Data Science Systems team. The Principal EDC Programmer will lead the programming of clinical data management systems (CDMS) (including dynamic eCRF checks and edit checks), non-CDMS components (including custom programs, reports, and integrations), and analytics solutions. They will also develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor trial data.

Location: Remote

Canada

Mexico

Colombia

United States

What you will be doing

• Develop, validate, and maintain programming solutions for CDMS (EDC systems such as Rave/Veeva), data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials, using SAS, R, and/or Python
• Develop and maintain programs required for handling external vendor data, using SAS, R, and/or SQL
• Perform extracts of data from CDMS and create data transfer programs
• Collaborate with data managers, project managers, and biostatisticians, among other positions, to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process
• Act as a primary point of contact during the study set up and maintenance phase for system programming related questions by the project team
• Actively participate in internal and external meetings and provide constructive feedback to peers, team leads, and functional management
• Act as mentor and provide ad hoc guidance, training, and support to other programmers
• Support knowledge sharing within the Programmers group through presentations and preparation of training materials
• Assist in the development and implementation of improvements to technical systems and processes within an SME role
• Stay updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies
• Provide final-level technical review and consultation for complex programming activities
• Provide technical leadership for cross-study and program-level analytics initiatives
• Lead implementation of innovative analytical techniques, automation strategies, and process improvements

Your profile

• 10+ years of experience with EDC programming (Medidata Rave and/or Veeva) for data validation outputs, data review/risk management outputs, custom reports, and programs in clinical trials
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (R, Python, SAS and/or SQL)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Prior experience leading, training, and mentoring junior programmers
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

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

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.
• Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
• 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.
• Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
• Additional Locations: Colombia, Bogota, Canada, Burlington, Mexico, Mexico City, United States of America