Supporting vendor and cross-functional integrations by implementing data transfers to agreed specifications, performing validation and reconciliation, and escalating issues where required.
Collaborating with downstream teams, including Statistical Programming, SDTM, Analytics and Clinical Data Programming, to understand data requirements and deliver datasets and exports according to required formats, structures and timelines.
Contributing to the timely and high-quality delivery of clinical data and supporting the tracking and reporting of operational KPIs, including timeliness, pipeline success rates and defects.
Following controlled documentation and change management practices for regulated clinical processes and supporting GxP and CSV activities through appropriate documentation, testing evidence and traceability.
Applying data integrity principles, including ALCOA+, and adhering to access control, audit trail and logging requirements in collaboration with Quality, Compliance and IT teams.
Your Profile
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data pipeline development/operations and multi-source data integration. Experience within clinical research or biopharma would be advantageous.
Foundational SQL skills with an understanding of data modelling, data quality checks and integration patterns. Exposure to NoSQL technologies would be beneficial.
Proficiency in Python, or alternatively R, with experience building or supporting data pipelines incorporating testing, logging and monitoring.
Familiarity with Agile and SDLC methodologies, with experience using Jira and Confluence advantageous.
Hands-on experience developing operational dashboards and data visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau and/or QlikView, including an understanding of data refresh, access controls and performance considerations.
Awareness of clinical data standards such as CDISC, CDASH and SDTM, and an understanding or willingness to learn how these standards impact downstream clinical deliverables.
Experience working with data formats including CSV, JSON and XML, alongside file- and API-based integrations, with the ability to follow transfer specifications and validate outputs.
Exposure to AWS and/or Azure and modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks and Spark, with the ability to work within established frameworks and standards.
Working knowledge of GitHub or GitLab for version control. Exposure to CI/CD practices would be advantageous.
Experience or exposure to GxP-regulated practices, including controlled documentation, change control and audit readiness, together with an understanding of data integrity requirements.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an organised, detail-oriented and proactive approach and the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Previous experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits would be advantageous.
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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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. 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.
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