Clinical Data Scientist

Senior Statistical Programmer - R Shiny

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 seeking a highly skilled Senior Statistical Programmer with extensive experience in R Shiny application development and a strong background in clinical trial data standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building user‑centric analytical tools, transforming complex datasets into intuitive interactive dashboards, and driving high‑quality statistical outputs in accordance with industry standards.

You will collaborate closely with statisticians, data managers, clinical programmers, and project leads to design, develop, and maintain innovative R‑based solutions that support study monitoring, data review, and analytical insight generation across clinical development programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain R Shiny applications for clinical study monitoring, data visualization, safety review, and exploratory analysis.

• Develop modular, scalable, and well‑documented R code following best practices.

• Create interactive dashboards, visualizations, and bespoke analytical tools for cross‑functional teams.

• Optimize Shiny app performance, security, and usability for deployment in regulated environments.

• Ensure all deliverables comply with CDISC standards, regulatory guidance, and internal SOPs.

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for R and R Shiny within the team.

• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

• Participate in study meetings, providing technical insights and programming expertise.

• Influence best practices, pipelines, and automation strategies for modernizing statistical workflows.

Essential Requirements

•  5+ years of experience as a Statistical Programmer within the pharmaceutical/biotech/CRO industry.

• Strong clinical data experience, including CDISC (SDTM & ADaM) and TLF production.

• R Shiny experience, including: end-to-end app development, UI/UX design, dashboard visualizations (ggplot2/plotly), performance optimization and debugging.

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

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Python, SAS, or other analytical tools.

• Familiarity with pharmacovigilance or safety review workflows.

• Experience with Real World Evidence data.

• Experience deploying R Shiny apps (Shiny Server, Posit Connect, etc.).

• Exposure to automation, data engineering, or cloud environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead innovation in R‑based analytics.

• Collaborative and forward‑thinking team environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Career development and access to modern tools and training.

• Ability to influence strategy around R Shiny and data visualization initiatives.

What ICON can offer you:

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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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