Assoc Director, Biostatistics

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well. ResponsibilitiesGeneral Summary
Responsible for the management of day to day biostatistics activities, ensuring everyone is well-trained on ICON standard processes, and promoting efficiency, quality, and timeliness in project work. Represents biostatistics and
statistical programming on operational committees for smaller portfolios.
Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains effective team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and coaching employees; ensures a safe, secure, and compliant work environment; provides employees with professional development and growth opportunities.
• Monitors and actively manages projects quality, timeliness and budgets to foresee and correct issues and to assure project expectations are met.
• Balances staff utilization to meet departmental financial targets whilst ensuring work-life balance.
• Manages resources and discretionary expenses within team.
• Participates in internal and client audits.
• Participates in proposal development for standalone, small programs and/or new drug applications (NDAs).

QualificationsQualifications:

• MS degree in Statistics or Biostatistics
• 12 years of relevant experience, including 4 years of people management experience
• Strong knowledge of clinical research guidance
• Strong knowledge of advanced biostatistical methodology
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into operational plans and their execution
• Good written and oral communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.

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