Principal Biostatistician – EMEA Respiratory Group
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
We are currently seeking a Principal Biostatistician to join our diverse and dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and advancing innovative treatments and therapies.
You will be part of our large pharma account group within the Full Service model, working across multiple projects with a strong focus on respiratory studies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the lead biostatistician for study programs, submissions, or individual studies of varying complexity.
- Oversee statistical activities that support ICON’s interactions with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Review and approve the statistical methods sections of study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and contribute to statistical input in reports.
- Prepare and approve research proposals and budgets, providing statistical consulting and conducting analyses for clients.
- Participate in bid defense meetings and present at marketing meetings with prospective clients.
Your Profile:
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience as a biostatistician in the clinical research industry.
- Strong leadership experience, particularly as the functional lead for statistics and programming on phase 3 studies.
- Expertise in estimands or study design.
- Experience in handling missing data and applying multiple imputation techniques.
- Respiratory experience is a plus.
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:
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Various annual leave entitlements
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A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
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Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
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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.
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Life assurance
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Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised 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.
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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