MUST HAVE: SAS Certification / Internship AND Education: BTech, MTech, MCA, or MSc AND Office-Based in Trivandrum

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

We are currently seeking an Assistant SAS Programmer to join our diverse and dynamic team.
As an Assistant SAS Programmer at ICON, you will play a valuable role in supporting the programming and statistical analysis of clinical trial data. You will work alongside experienced biostatisticians and programmers to ensure high-quality deliverables in compliance with global regulatory and quality standards.

What You Will Be Doing

Assisting in the development and execution of SAS programs to generate SDTMs, analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures as per the Statistical Analysis Plan
Annotating table and listing shells based on analysis dataset specifications
Supporting project tracking by setting up spreadsheets and preparing input files with appropriate headers and footers
Writing programs to produce safety listings and replicate statistical tables
Reviewing and validating your own code and output using departmental quality checklists
Identifying and escalating data issues or specification concerns to the project team
Attending project team meetings and staying informed of study status and communication
Maintaining accurate study documentation in accordance with ICON policies
Supporting process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and value for clients
Complying with all required training and documentation standards

Your Profile

Educational background in BTech, MTech, MCA, or MSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Data Analytics
Hands-on SAS exposure through certification, internship, or structured training in an MNC
Knowledge of R is an added advantage
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data handling
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate well in team settings
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving project environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Familiarity with clinical research data and terminology is desirable

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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.

Our benefits examples include:

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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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.

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.

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