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ICON

Principal Statistical Programmer

India, Bangalore

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Country
IN
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7 Oct 2026

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the posting

  • Principal Statistical Programmer, Office-Based (Bengaluru) / Home-Based
  • 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.

As a Principal Statistical Programmer at ICON, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of statistical programming solutions that support clinical trials and regulatory submissions.

What You Will Do:

  • Leading the development and validation of statistical programs for data analysis and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborating with biostatisticians and clinical teams to define project requirements and ensure alignment with study objectives.
  • Overseeing the creation of programming specifications, documentation, and technical reports for regulatory submissions.
  • Providing mentorship and guidance to junior statistical programmers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
  • Staying current with industry trends and advancements in statistical programming to drive innovation and enhance project outcomes.

Your Profile:

  • 7+ years of statistical programming experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in SAS programming, with experience supporting clinical trial deliverables and statistical analyses.
  • Basic knowledge, training, or exposure to R programming, with a willingness to expand proficiency in a clinical research environment.
  • Comprehensive understanding of CDISC standards, including SDTM and ADaM.
  • Experience developing, validating, and maintaining production-quality programming code.
  • Hands-on experience using Pinnacle 21 (P21) for CDISC compliance checks and data validation.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

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 .

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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