Senior Director, Biostatistics and Programming

Senior Director, Biostatistics and Programming role at ICON plc. The role requires a leader who can bring clarity and direction in times of ambiguity, building trust across teams while embedding new ways of working. The candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight for biostatistics and statistical programming activities, drive change management initiatives, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align on study objectives and delivery strategies.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in biostatistics or programming within clinical research, with a strong focus on early phase development preferred
• Proven leadership experience managing global biostatistics and or statistical programming teams within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale change management initiatives, including organisational redesigns, reorgs, and transformation programmes
• Strong experience influencing senior stakeholders and managers, with the ability to drive engagement, alignment, and accountability through periods of change
• Strong experience or exposure to AI, advanced analytics, and technological innovation preferred, with the ability to translate these into practical and scalable solutions
• Deep expertise in clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and regulatory requirements such as FDA and EMA preferred
• Strong knowledge of statistical programming practices and standards
• Proven ability to operate at a strategic leadership level, driving long-term vision and direction in a global environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Benefits

• 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