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You will work closely with colleagues across Biostatistics & Medical Writing, contributing to the delivery of high-quality statistical outputs for clients while supporting proposal activities, publications and departmental initiatives.\nThe role is ideally suited to someone with strong SAS programming skills, proficiency in R, and a passion for applying statistical methods to healthcare and research data.\nWhat You Will Be Doing\nContribute to project conception and study design activities.\n\nSupport proposal development for both full-service and statistics-only projects.\n\nPerform statistical analyses using SAS and R.\n\nDevelop and maintain SAS programs for data manipulation, analysis and reporting.\n\nCreate variables, perform data merges and prepare analytical datasets.\n\nApply appropriate statistical procedures to support project objectives.\n\nUse advanced SAS techniques such as repeated measures, survival analysis, SAS/Graph, advanced macros or similar methodologies.\n\nDevelop outputs including tables, graphs and project deliverables.\n\nSupport scientific communication activities including conference presentations and publications.\n\nParticipate in professional activities and technical conferences.\n\nAttend weekly BMW meetings and contribute to departmental initiatives.\n\nSupport Directors and members of the Executive Team with BMW initiatives.\n\nContribute to budgeting and scope development activities with appropriate oversight.\n\nAdhere to departmental SOPs and quality standards.\n\nUndertake other reasonably related duties as required.\n\nTravel domestically and internationally as needed (approximately 5%).\n\nDemonstrate and uphold ICON's commitment to People, Clients and Performance.\n\nYour Profile\nYou will bring strong statistical programming skills together with an interest in Real World Evidence and healthcare research.\nRequired Qualifications and Experience\nDegree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Mathematics, Public Health or a related quantitative discipline.\n\nExperience working with statistical analyses and healthcare or research data.\n\nStrong SAS programming skills, including:\nData step programming\n\nConditional statements and variable creation\n\nData merges and concatenation\n\nOutput Delivery System (ODS)\n\nStatistical procedures\n\nExperience using advanced SAS techniques such as repeated measures analysis, survival analysis, SAS/Graph or advanced macros.\n\nProficiency in R programming.\n\nAbility to develop statistical outputs, tables and graphs.\n\nStrong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.\n\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\n\nAbility to work collaboratively within a team environment.\n\nPreferred Experience\nExperience within a Real World Evidence environment.\n\nKnowledge of epidemiology, health economics, patient-reported outcomes or related disciplines.\n\nExperience participating in conference presentations, publications or scientific communications.\n\nExperience supporting proposal or business development activities.\n\nWhy Join the Team?\nAs part of the Real World Evidence team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of research projects while working alongside experienced statistical and scientific professionals. You'll be involved in meaningful work that supports evidence generation, healthcare decision-making and client success, while continuing to develop your technical and scientific expertise.\nPlease Note\nStrong SAS programming skills and proficiency in R are essential requirements for this role and will be key areas of focus throughout the selection process.\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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