Principal Programmer

Job description

Principal Programmer 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 looking for an experienced Principal Programmer to join our FSP team, embedded with one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical organisations. This is a high‑impact role for a programming leader who is passionate about using R to drive modern, high‑quality clinical data analysis and enjoys working as a true partner to stakeholders. At ICON, FSP roles offer the best of both worlds: the stability and career development of a global CRO, combined with deep integration, influence, and visibility within a single, world‑class pharma environment. What You’ll Be Doing: Acting as lead programmer across multiple complex studies for a dedicated FSP sponsor, taking ownership of deliverables from start to finish. Serving as a technical and people leader, supporting and mentoring junior and senior programmers while maintaining strong, day‑to‑day sponsor relationships. Working closely with biostatisticians to translat...