Senior Data Scientist 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. As a Data Scientist, you will be dedicated to one of our global pharmaceutical clients, a company that values performance, recognizes merit and has a high focus on quality. This environment encourages innovation, individuality and embraces people that want to be a part of it. What You Will Do: Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes. Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy. Leveraging business intelligence tools i.e Spotfire for analysis and review. Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets. Providing specialist support for development, interpretation and application of machine learning models. Applying analytical and statistical methods to solve identified use cases in an agile manner using various data sources and analytical tools. Work with key stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions. Liaising, advising and negotiating with key customer groups on requirements and proposing innovative solutions to meet their data modelling requirements. Responsible for the development and implementation of capabilities to make provisioning of routine requests more routine, structured and efficient. Contributing to initiatives that enable faster and more effective data modelling/analysis and provisioning. Ensuring systems and code, documentation are inspection ready. Your Profile: A solutions orientated, analytical and customer focused individual with a global business mind set and a strong background in operational excellence! Here at ICON we want our employees to succeed and ensure that they are set up for this success through constant training, development and support. To enable success in this position you will have: 3+ years of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models, has a bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience using statistical computer languages Python & SQL (R Considered) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets. Experience with cloud and data platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar technologies would be advantageous. Experience of clinical data and domains (Experience working within Clinical Trials or the wider Pharmaceutical industry) preferable but not necessary. Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real world advantages/drawbacks. Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams. A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques. What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Various annual leave entitlements A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs. Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24 hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well being. Life assurance Flexible country specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. 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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know. Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
16/07/2026
Full time
Senior Data Scientist 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. As a Data Scientist, you will be dedicated to one of our global pharmaceutical clients, a company that values performance, recognizes merit and has a high focus on quality. This environment encourages innovation, individuality and embraces people that want to be a part of it. What You Will Do: Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes. Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy. Leveraging business intelligence tools i.e Spotfire for analysis and review. Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets. Providing specialist support for development, interpretation and application of machine learning models. Applying analytical and statistical methods to solve identified use cases in an agile manner using various data sources and analytical tools. Work with key stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions. Liaising, advising and negotiating with key customer groups on requirements and proposing innovative solutions to meet their data modelling requirements. Responsible for the development and implementation of capabilities to make provisioning of routine requests more routine, structured and efficient. Contributing to initiatives that enable faster and more effective data modelling/analysis and provisioning. Ensuring systems and code, documentation are inspection ready. Your Profile: A solutions orientated, analytical and customer focused individual with a global business mind set and a strong background in operational excellence! Here at ICON we want our employees to succeed and ensure that they are set up for this success through constant training, development and support. To enable success in this position you will have: 3+ years of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models, has a bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience using statistical computer languages Python & SQL (R Considered) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets. Experience with cloud and data platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar technologies would be advantageous. Experience of clinical data and domains (Experience working within Clinical Trials or the wider Pharmaceutical industry) preferable but not necessary. Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real world advantages/drawbacks. Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams. A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques. What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Various annual leave entitlements A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs. Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24 hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well being. Life assurance Flexible country specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. 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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know. Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
ICON is seeking a Clinical Training Development Lead in Northern Ireland to enhance the learning experience through innovative training programs. Responsibilities include managing courseware development, overseeing compliance training, and evaluating program effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 5 years of experience in designing learning solutions. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and retirement planning offerings.
15/07/2026
Full time
ICON is seeking a Clinical Training Development Lead in Northern Ireland to enhance the learning experience through innovative training programs. Responsibilities include managing courseware development, overseeing compliance training, and evaluating program effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 5 years of experience in designing learning solutions. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and retirement planning offerings.
Overview Clinical Training Development Lead 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. As a Clinical Training Development Lead at ICON, you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative training programs and educational materials that enhance the learning experience for our employees and stakeholders. What you will do As the Clinical Training Development Lead, (with appropriate and necessary guidance) manage courseware development including course design, publishing, testing and deployment. Provide technical, instructional design and operational management for programs and be accountable for meeting project commitments. Communicate and ensure a global understanding of training strategy and goals. Manage deliverables according to endorsed plans and timelines across multi functional teams including course design, development and deployment. Partner with associated business line and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to proactively identify training needs and development and deployment of training programs, with supervision and input as needed. Advise on processes, as needed, monitor activities related to compliance oversight of training programs. Ensure programs and projects are evaluated for effectiveness and customer satisfaction and that feedback is utilized as part of the continuous improvement process. Development of metrics and performance measures, reporting and analysis to meet business needs, and regulatory requirements; budget management; develop and manage budget for training projects. Ensure compliance to training and education regulatory requirements and consistent implementation of best practices, standards, and training globally to support inspection readiness. Your profile You will have solid scientific operations experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, experience design. Familiarity with the business of Clinical Research & Development, Pharmacovigilance, and/or Regulatory in the pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Some prior experience in monitoring adherence to compliance based training programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Articulate suite, and at least one of the following: Adobe, Vyond, Camtasia. Minimum of 1 year of pharmaceutical industry experience with focus on pharmacovigilance, regulatory and or clinical development. Minimum of 5 years experience designing, developing, and delivering learning solution. What ICON can offer you Competitive salary and a range of additional benefits designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Various annual leave entitlements. A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs. Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24 hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well being. Life assurance. Flexible country specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, and others. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
15/07/2026
Full time
Overview Clinical Training Development Lead 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. As a Clinical Training Development Lead at ICON, you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative training programs and educational materials that enhance the learning experience for our employees and stakeholders. What you will do As the Clinical Training Development Lead, (with appropriate and necessary guidance) manage courseware development including course design, publishing, testing and deployment. Provide technical, instructional design and operational management for programs and be accountable for meeting project commitments. Communicate and ensure a global understanding of training strategy and goals. Manage deliverables according to endorsed plans and timelines across multi functional teams including course design, development and deployment. Partner with associated business line and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to proactively identify training needs and development and deployment of training programs, with supervision and input as needed. Advise on processes, as needed, monitor activities related to compliance oversight of training programs. Ensure programs and projects are evaluated for effectiveness and customer satisfaction and that feedback is utilized as part of the continuous improvement process. Development of metrics and performance measures, reporting and analysis to meet business needs, and regulatory requirements; budget management; develop and manage budget for training projects. Ensure compliance to training and education regulatory requirements and consistent implementation of best practices, standards, and training globally to support inspection readiness. Your profile You will have solid scientific operations experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, experience design. Familiarity with the business of Clinical Research & Development, Pharmacovigilance, and/or Regulatory in the pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Some prior experience in monitoring adherence to compliance based training programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Articulate suite, and at least one of the following: Adobe, Vyond, Camtasia. Minimum of 1 year of pharmaceutical industry experience with focus on pharmacovigilance, regulatory and or clinical development. Minimum of 5 years experience designing, developing, and delivering learning solution. What ICON can offer you Competitive salary and a range of additional benefits designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Various annual leave entitlements. A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs. Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24 hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well being. Life assurance. Flexible country specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, and others. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
ICON is searching for a Senior Data Scientist in Livingston, UK. This role involves coordinating analytics across teams, developing custom data models, and leveraging business intelligence tools. Candidates should possess 3+ years in data manipulation, expertise in Python and SQL, and a background in machine learning. ICON prioritizes diverse culture, competitive salary, and extensive benefits aimed at enhancing work-life balance for all employees. Join us in shaping the future of clinical development.
14/07/2026
Full time
ICON is searching for a Senior Data Scientist in Livingston, UK. This role involves coordinating analytics across teams, developing custom data models, and leveraging business intelligence tools. Candidates should possess 3+ years in data manipulation, expertise in Python and SQL, and a background in machine learning. ICON prioritizes diverse culture, competitive salary, and extensive benefits aimed at enhancing work-life balance for all employees. Join us in shaping the future of clinical development.
HR Technology Lead - Must have HR and Workday experience - UK or Ireland 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. As a HR Technology Lead at ICON, you will oversee the strategy, implementation, and optimization of HR technology solutions to support our organizational goals and enhance the employee experience. What You Will Do You will manage day-to-day human resources activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes. Workday HRIS Operations & Governance Act as escalation point for complex Workday L2/L3 cases across HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence and Integrations Manage direct escalations from Tier 1 analysts and HR/TA stakeholders on urgent or sensitive cases Provide decisioning and risk management for high impact issues affecting hiring, pay or executive populations Oversee HRIS backlog prioritisation and recurring refinement forums Ensure documentation and governance controls are in place Functional Team Leadership & Configuration Direction Provide day to day leadership and support to the functional HRIS team across HCM, Recruiting, Compensation and Absence Act as first point of contact for complex functional or technical queries where analysts require confirmation or direction Support the team in assessing requirements, options and impacts before configuration changes are made Guide next steps on configuration for Change Requests (CRs) and project work, including tenant strategy (sandbox vs preview vs production) Help shape and validate configuration approaches to ensure they align to global design, governance standards and downstream impacts Remove blockers by advising on sequencing, dependencies, testing approach and stakeholder alignment Supplier, Contract & SOW Management Coordinate SOW preparation, internal approvals and VP signature routing via DocuSign Liaise with Procurement and Legal to ensure commercial and contractual compliance Maintain oversight of active AMS and project SOWs Release Management Release impact assessment Change gating/evidence Deployment coordination Post release stabilization Annual Process Governance & Traceability Responsible for BAU delivery (e.g. performance review, compensation cycles and benefit enrollment events) Workday security/data reviews & access governance Working with cross functional teams to ensure all security related requirements are fully analysed and appropriate checks and balances applied. Facilitating weekly team and quarterly SLT governance forums. Your Profile You will have solid human resources experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team. Required qualifications and experience Bachelor's degree in information systems, human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Extensive experience in HR technology management, including implementation and oversight of major HR platforms e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle. Strong strategic thinking skills with a proven ability to align technology with business goals. Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and cross functional projects. A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering a high quality employee experience through technology. Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%) What ICON can offer you Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Various annual leave entitlements A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs. Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24 hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well being. Life assurance Flexible country specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please let us know.
07/07/2026
Full time
HR Technology Lead - Must have HR and Workday experience - UK or Ireland 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. As a HR Technology Lead at ICON, you will oversee the strategy, implementation, and optimization of HR technology solutions to support our organizational goals and enhance the employee experience. What You Will Do You will manage day-to-day human resources activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes. Workday HRIS Operations & Governance Act as escalation point for complex Workday L2/L3 cases across HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence and Integrations Manage direct escalations from Tier 1 analysts and HR/TA stakeholders on urgent or sensitive cases Provide decisioning and risk management for high impact issues affecting hiring, pay or executive populations Oversee HRIS backlog prioritisation and recurring refinement forums Ensure documentation and governance controls are in place Functional Team Leadership & Configuration Direction Provide day to day leadership and support to the functional HRIS team across HCM, Recruiting, Compensation and Absence Act as first point of contact for complex functional or technical queries where analysts require confirmation or direction Support the team in assessing requirements, options and impacts before configuration changes are made Guide next steps on configuration for Change Requests (CRs) and project work, including tenant strategy (sandbox vs preview vs production) Help shape and validate configuration approaches to ensure they align to global design, governance standards and downstream impacts Remove blockers by advising on sequencing, dependencies, testing approach and stakeholder alignment Supplier, Contract & SOW Management Coordinate SOW preparation, internal approvals and VP signature routing via DocuSign Liaise with Procurement and Legal to ensure commercial and contractual compliance Maintain oversight of active AMS and project SOWs Release Management Release impact assessment Change gating/evidence Deployment coordination Post release stabilization Annual Process Governance & Traceability Responsible for BAU delivery (e.g. performance review, compensation cycles and benefit enrollment events) Workday security/data reviews & access governance Working with cross functional teams to ensure all security related requirements are fully analysed and appropriate checks and balances applied. Facilitating weekly team and quarterly SLT governance forums. Your Profile You will have solid human resources experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team. Required qualifications and experience Bachelor's degree in information systems, human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Extensive experience in HR technology management, including implementation and oversight of major HR platforms e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle. Strong strategic thinking skills with a proven ability to align technology with business goals. Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and cross functional projects. A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering a high quality employee experience through technology. Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%) What ICON can offer you Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Various annual leave entitlements A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs. Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24 hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well being. Life assurance Flexible country specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please let us know.
ICON seeks an HR Technology Lead to oversee HR tech strategies and enhance employee experience. The role involves managing HRIS operations, team leadership, and contract management, emphasizing Workday experience and strategic thinking. Located in Reading, the position offers extensive benefits, including competitive salary, health insurance, and retirement planning. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate solid HR technology management skills.
02/07/2026
Full time
ICON seeks an HR Technology Lead to oversee HR tech strategies and enhance employee experience. The role involves managing HRIS operations, team leadership, and contract management, emphasizing Workday experience and strategic thinking. Located in Reading, the position offers extensive benefits, including competitive salary, health insurance, and retirement planning. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate solid HR technology management skills.