🏢 Company: ICON plc

📍 Locations: Sofia, Budapest, Warsaw, Bucharest, Johannesburg, Kenya (Fully Remote)

💼 Position: Junior Programmer / Statistical Programmer I

🕒 Employment Type: Full-time

🆔 Job Reference: JR137368

🏢 About ICON

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, driving innovation, excellence, and better outcomes in clinical development. We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse environment, empowering our teams to make a meaningful impact on global healthcare.

🚀 Role Summary

As a Junior Programmer (Statistical Programmer I), you will work within a dedicated client-focused team, assisting in the development and validation of statistical programs to support clinical trial analysis and reporting. You will contribute to accurate data management, regulatory submissions, and the overall success of clinical research projects, while building your expertise in statistical programming and healthcare analytics.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, validating, and maintaining statistical programs using SAS, R, or similar tools for data manipulation and analysis.

• Collaborate with senior statistical programmers and biostatisticians to understand project requirements and support statistical analysis plans (SAPs).

• Perform data cleaning, preparation, and quality checks to ensure accuracy and integrity of clinical trial data.

• Contribute to the preparation of reports and documentation for regulatory submissions and clinical study reports.

• Learn and apply industry standards including ICH/GCP guidelines to ensure compliance in programming tasks.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives in programming processes and documentation.

🎯 Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar programming or statistical role.

• Experience with R programming language; familiarity with SAS is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.

• Knowledge of clinical trials and data management processes is an advantage but not required.

🌟 Skills & Competencies

• Programming proficiency in R, SAS, or equivalent.

• Understanding of statistical concepts and clinical trial datasets.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to learn and grow within the clinical research field.

• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.

💡 Why ICON?

• Inclusive & Diverse Culture: Be part of a company that values inclusion, belonging, and respect.

• Professional Growth: Learn and develop through mentorship, hands-on experience, and global projects.

• Competitive Benefits: Includes health insurance, retirement planning, life assurance, flexible benefits, and wellness programs.

• Global Impact: Contribute to clinical trials and healthcare research that touch millions of lives worldwide.

🌈 Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

ICON is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with medical conditions or disabilities to ensure a fair application process.

📄 CV Tips for Junior Programmer 

• Highlight Technical Skills: Clearly list R, SAS, or any statistical programming languages you are proficient in. Include any data analysis, validation, or automation projects.

• Demonstrate Clinical Knowledge: Mention familiarity with clinical trials, data management, or regulatory compliance (GCP/ICH) if applicable.

• Showcase Analytical Ability: Include examples of problem-solving, data cleaning, or statistical analysis you’ve performed in previous roles or academic projects.

• Project Experience: Detail any work where you developed, validated, or maintained programs for research, academic, or professional projects.

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Highlight experiences where you worked with teams, coordinated with senior staff, or contributed to project success.

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrate precision in your work through examples such as bug-free code, validated data, or documented procedures.

• Education & Certifications: Clearly list your degree, any relevant certifications, and software proficiency.

• Soft Skills: Emphasize communication, adaptability, learning mindset, and ability to work remotely or cross-functionally.

• Quantify Achievements: Whenever possible, include numbers: datasets processed, reports generated, time saved through automation, etc.