Clinical Data Science Lead

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📍 Colombia, Bogota📍 Mexico, Mexico CityFull time

About this role

Clinical Data Science Lead - Mexico & Colombia

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 Clinical Data Science Lead to join ICON's Full-Service IOD Clinical Data Science team. The Clinical Data Science Lead (CDSL) serves as the primary contact for internal and external team members regarding clinical data science data review activities and leads these review activities to ensure the delivery of data fit for analysis.

 

Locations:

  • Mexico (hybrid or remote)
  • Colombia (hybrid or remote)

 

What you will be doing:

  • Develop and oversee the timeliness of clinical data science activities during the life cycle of studies as it relates to data review and data delivery milestones
  • Works independently and with other project leads, as needed, to negotiate timelines and key deliverables with clients and/or external customers, vendors and departments
  • Participates in Sponsor and/or third-party audits
  • Forecasts budget, hours and resourcing for clinical data review activities
  • Performs analytic review as defined in the scope of work and functional plans focusing on errors that matter or have a meaningful impact on the safety of the subject or interpretation of the final analysis
  • Work and collaborate with cross-functional and global groups
  • Provide input into clinical system development activities and clinical risk management activities
  • Accountable for the development of planning documents related to data review, data analytics and data deliverables
  • Establishes approach and leads resources to achieve operational and strategic plans
  • Tracks and keeps functional management and those responsible for project management informed of any issues that might affect project target dates, scope, or budget, and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner
  • For problem solving, use existing procedures to solve problems where solutions are not readily apparent; analyze information and standard practices to make judgement calls
  • Travel (approximately 15%) domestic and/or international

 

Your profile:

  • 4+ years of clinical data management experience in a clinical research organization or pharmaceutical company
  • Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience with all steps within the data science lifecycle and most major data science study tasks, with proficiency in at least one Clinical Data Management system required (e.g., Medidata Rave, Inform, Oracle Clinical, Veeva)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Timeline management experience
  • Data Analytic and Data Validation experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated above. All employees must read, write, and speak fluent English and host country language.

* Please submit all applications in English *


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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.

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