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Support end-to-end clinical data pipelines across lake/warehouse environments (build, run, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot) to ensure stable, traceable operations.\nAssist with operational support activities including monitoring/alerting, incident triage, root cause analysis support, and implementing corrective/preventive actions under guidance.\nDevelop and enhance cloud ETL/ELT pipelines (AWS/Azure) for ingestion, transformation, and delivery, following established patterns and standards.\nImplement automation for scheduling, repeatable ingestion, and automated quality checks to improve reliability and timeliness.\nDesign, develop, and maintain operational dashboards and data visualizations using approved platforms to support pipeline health monitoring, data quality oversight, and operational reporting for stakeholders.\nSupport vendor and cross-functional integrations by implementing data transfers per specifications, performing validation/reconciliation, and escalating issues as needed.\nCollaborate with downstream teams (Stat Programming, SDTM, Analytics, Clinical Data Programming) to understand data needs and deliver required datasets/exports (format, structure, cadence).\nContribute to on-time, high-quality delivery against agreed specifications and participate in tracking and reporting operational KPIs (e.g., timeliness, success rate, defects) through dashboards and metrics.\nFollow controlled documentation and change practices for regulated clinical processes; support GxP/CSV activities by maintaining required documentation, test evidence, and traceability as assigned.\nApply data integrity practices (e.g., ALCOA+ expectations per internal standards) and adhere to access controls and audit trail/logging requirements in collaboration with Quality/Compliance/IT.\nRequired qualifications and experience\nEducation/Experience: BS/BA (or equivalent) plus 5+ years in data engineering, pipeline development/operations, and multi-source data integration (clinical/biopharma preferred).\nCore skills: Foundational SQL skills; understanding of basic data modeling and data quality checks; familiarity with integration patterns (NoSQL exposure a plus).\nProgramming/SDLC: Proficiency in Python (preferred) or R; exposure to building/supporting pipelines with basic testing, logging, and monitoring; familiarity with Agile/SDLC concepts; Jira/Confluence experience preferred (or ability to learn quickly).\nVisualization & Reporting (for Reporting role): Hands-on experience designing and supporting operational dashboards and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and/or QlikView, with an understanding of data refresh, access controls, and performance considerations.\nData standards (preferred): Awareness of CDISC/CDASH/SDTM concepts and willingness to learn how standards impact downstream clinical deliverables.\nData formats & Interfaces: Hands-on with CSV, JSON, XML and file/API-based integrations; able to follow transfer specifications and validate outputs.\nCloud/platforms (preferred): Exposure to AWS and/or Azure and modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Spark); ability to implement within established frameworks and standards. • DevOps: Working knowledge of GitHub/GitLab version control; CI/CD exposure is a plus.\nGxP & Data integrity (preferred): Experience or exposure to GxP-regulated practices (documentation, change control, audit readiness) and understanding of data integrity expectations; able to follow controlled procedures and maintain required evidence.\nWays of working / working style: Strong collaboration and communication; organized, detailoriented, proactive; able to prioritize tasks, follow guidance, and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nPreferred: Prior regulatory inspection/audit support experience; AWS/Azure and/or Python certification.\nPreferred qualifications and experience\nAdvanced Python or R, SQL and understanding of clinical data standards are mandatory requirements.\nRelevant experience includes building data pipelines using AWS services (EMR, S3, Glue, RDS) and hands-on experience with pipeline development and deployment using CI/CD and GitHub Actions.\nCurrent integrations are primarily file-based (SFTP) with Databricks/ Delta Lake\nPrimary clinical data platforms for integration are Veeva CDB and Elluminate/JReview.\nTableau is the preferred strategic data visualization tool.\nCandidates should be able to troubleshoot data-transfer issues and communicate effectively with business and downstream stakeholders.\nEmployment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.\nRewards & Benefits\nICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.\nBenefits may include:\nCompetitive base salary and performance related incentives\nHealth and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable\nRetirement and pension plans\nLife assurance and disability coverage\nEmployee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources\nLearning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways\nBenefits may vary depending on role and location.\nVisit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.\nInclusion and Accessibility\nICON is an equal opportunity employer. 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