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ICON plc Mega Hiring 2026: 6 Openings in Clinical Data Science / CDM, Clinical Operations, Clinical Operations & Ethics | Freshers & Experienced
Position Overview & Specifications
| Parameter | Official Specifications |
|---|---|
| Hiring Organization | ICON plc |
| Total Active Vacancies | 6 Verified Positions |
| Functional Domains | Clinical Data Science / CDM, Clinical Operations, Clinical Operations & Ethics |
| Work Locations | Bengaluru, Chennai & Trivandrum |
| Target Qualifications | B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.Sc Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences |
| Employment Type | Full-Time, Permanent Industry Placement |
| Application Procedure | Direct Official Online Submission / Verified HR Route |
Verified Vacancy Matrix & Hiring Tracks
Review all active hiring tracks below. Direct official application links for each position are provided at the bottom of this notification:
| # | Designation & Hiring Track | Work Location | Experience & Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1Senior Lead clinical data science programmer
Clinical Data Science / CDM |
📍 Location: Bengaluru
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⏳ Experience: 6-10 Yrs (Mid-Senior Level) 🌐 Online Portal
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| 2 |
#2Clinical (SAS) Programmer- Lead
Clinical SAS Programming |
📍 Location: Bengaluru
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⏳ Experience: 6-10 Yrs (Mid-Senior Level) 🌐 Online Portal
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| 3 |
#3Informed Consent Specialist
Clinical Operations & Ethics |
📍 Location: Bengaluru
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⏳ Experience: 3-6 Yrs 🌐 Online Portal
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| 4 |
#4Associate Statistical Programmer
Clinical SAS Programming |
📍 Location: Bengaluru
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⏳ Experience: 1-3 Yrs 🌐 Online Portal
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| 5 |
#5Intern – Scientific Operations
Clinical Operations |
📍 Location: Chennai & Trivandrum
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⏳ Experience: Fresher / Trainee (0 Yrs) 🌐 Online Portal
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| 6 |
#6Clinical Data Science Intern
Clinical Data Science / CDM |
📍 Location: Trivandrum
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⏳ Experience: Fresher / Trainee (0 Yrs) 🌐 Online Portal
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Key Roles & Detailed Responsibilities
- Execute daily operational mandates aligned with ICON plc’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cGMP/GCP compliance frameworks.
- Perform technical assessments, batch/case documentation, or analytical evaluations as assigned by department leadership.
- Collaborate cross-functionally across manufacturing, quality assurance, clinical data operations, and enterprise regulatory teams.
- Ensure full regulatory audit-readiness and adherence to global safety and compliance guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria & Candidate Profile
- Academic Background: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.Sc Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences from a recognized institution.
- Strong operational understanding of pharmaceutical workflows, regulatory standards (USFDA, EMA, CDSCO), and quality protocols.
- Demonstrated technical acumen, documentation discipline, and problem-solving skills.
- Both enthusiastic fresh graduates and experienced industry professionals are encouraged to review respective position criteria.
Core Technical Competencies & Instruments Matrix
Candidates possessing hands-on proficiency across the following analytical tools, software systems, and regulatory standards will receive priority evaluation:
Electronic Data Capture Systems (Medidata Rave / Oracle InForm)eCRF Design, Specification & User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Data Validation Plan (DVP) & Edit Check Logic ProgrammingDiscrepancy & Query Management Workflow LifecycleExternal Data Integration (Central Lab, ECG, PK Data Feeds)Medical Coding (MedDRA Hierarchy & WHODrug Global Dictionaries)Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Cross-Database ReconciliationInterim & Final Database Lock (DBL) Protocols & Blind ReviewsGood Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP Guidelines)21 CFR Part 11 Audit Trail & Electronic Signature Governance
Daily Operational Workflow & Core Shift Duties
Detailed technical breakdown of standard shift activities, laboratory/plant floor execution, and daily operational deliverables for Multiple Positions (Clinical Data Science / CDM, Clinical Operations, Clinical Operations & Ethics):
Duty 1eCRF Specification & Form Design
Drafting electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) layouts, data dictionary specifications, and visit structures in Medidata Rave / InForm.
Duty 2Edit Check Programming & UAT
Writing logical edit checks for range validations, cross-form consistency, and performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) prior to go-live.
Duty 3Query Management & Discrepancy Resolution
Running automated discrepancy scripts, reviewing manual clinical data listings, and issuing electronic queries to trial sites.
Duty 4External Data Reconciliation
Loading central laboratory, PK, and ECG data files and performing cross-platform discrepancy matching against eCRF clinical records.
Duty 5Database Lock (DBL) Preparation
Tracking 100% query closure, reconciling SAE databases, securing investigator e-signatures, and executing formal database lock.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance Framework
Candidates must demonstrate operational awareness and rigorous adherence to the following regulatory chapters and international standards governing this role:
SCDM GCDMP Guidelines
Data Management Best Practices
Comprehensive industry standard guidelines governing data management plans, CRF design, data validation, and query handling.
ICH GCP E6 (R2) Section 5.5
Trial Data Electronic Governance
Mandates validated computerized systems, robust audit trails, security access, and data backup procedures.
USFDA 21 CFR Part 11
EDC Electronic Records & Signatures
Enforces non-repudiation of investigator electronic signatures, password management, and unalterable electronic audit trails.
CDISC CDASH Standards
Standardized Data Collection
Basic standard for case report form variable naming and design to enable clean downstream SDTM transformation.
Tailored Resume Guidelines for Multiple Positions (Clinical Data Science / CDM, Clinical Operations, Clinical Operations & Ethics)
- Highlight specific domain competencies relevant to Clinical Data Science / CDM, Clinical Operations, Clinical Operations & Ethics directly within your professional summary.
- Quantify your laboratory, clinical, or project experience (e.g., sample throughput, software tools like HPLC/GC/Argus/Rave, or batch volumes).
- Maintain clean single-column chronological layout with zero graphic elements for maximum enterprise ATS readability.
Technical Interview Assessment & Guidance
Q: What is the complete end-to-end workflow of the Clinical Data Management lifecycle from study setup to database lock?
Authoritative Answer: The CDM lifecycle comprises three distinct phases: Study Setup (protocol review, eCRF design, Data Management Plan [DMP] creation, Data Validation Plan [DVP] authoring, edit check programming, UAT, and EDC go-live); Study Conduct (data entry tracking, automated and manual query generation/resolution, third-party data loading, medical coding in MedDRA and WHODrug, SAE reconciliation with Pharmacovigilance, and protocol deviation reviews); and Study Closeout (resolution of all open queries, final data cleaning, investigator electronic signatures [e-signatures], quality audit, Blind Review Meeting, formal Database Lock [DBL], data extraction, and archiving of CDISC compliant datasets).
Authoritative Answer: The CDM lifecycle comprises three distinct phases: Study Setup (protocol review, eCRF design, Data Management Plan [DMP] creation, Data Validation Plan [DVP] authoring, edit check programming, UAT, and EDC go-live); Study Conduct (data entry tracking, automated and manual query generation/resolution, third-party data loading, medical coding in MedDRA and WHODrug, SAE reconciliation with Pharmacovigilance, and protocol deviation reviews); and Study Closeout (resolution of all open queries, final data cleaning, investigator electronic signatures [e-signatures], quality audit, Blind Review Meeting, formal Database Lock [DBL], data extraction, and archiving of CDISC compliant datasets).
Q: How do you perform Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Reconciliation between the Clinical Database (EDC) and the Safety Database (Argus/ArisG)?
Authoritative Answer: SAE Reconciliation ensures consistency between safety and clinical databases. Reconciled parameters include: Subject ID, Date of Birth/Age, Gender, Adverse Event verbatim term, Onset Date, Resolution Date, Outcome, Causality/Relatedness to study drug, Seriousness criteria, and Investigational Product lot/dose. Clinical data managers run automated reconciliation discrepancy reports on a monthly basis. Discrepancies are flagged via data queries to the clinical trial site or safety team for resolution prior to database freeze.
Authoritative Answer: SAE Reconciliation ensures consistency between safety and clinical databases. Reconciled parameters include: Subject ID, Date of Birth/Age, Gender, Adverse Event verbatim term, Onset Date, Resolution Date, Outcome, Causality/Relatedness to study drug, Seriousness criteria, and Investigational Product lot/dose. Clinical data managers run automated reconciliation discrepancy reports on a monthly basis. Discrepancies are flagged via data queries to the clinical trial site or safety team for resolution prior to database freeze.
Q: What mandatory criteria must be satisfied before executing a formal Database Lock (DBL)?
Authoritative Answer: Before locking the clinical database: all subject visits must be completed and marked ‘Clean’ in EDC; 100% of eCRF pages must be entered and verified by CRA monitoring; all data queries must be resolved and closed with zero pending discrepancies; medical coding for all terms must be approved by the study physician; SAE reconciliation must be 100% complete and signed off by Safety and CDM Leads; external lab/PK data must be fully reconciled; and all investigators must sign off on their site eCRFs. The formal DBL approval certificate is then signed by the Study Sponsor, Lead Biostatistician, and CDM Project Director.
Authoritative Answer: Before locking the clinical database: all subject visits must be completed and marked ‘Clean’ in EDC; 100% of eCRF pages must be entered and verified by CRA monitoring; all data queries must be resolved and closed with zero pending discrepancies; medical coding for all terms must be approved by the study physician; SAE reconciliation must be 100% complete and signed off by Safety and CDM Leads; external lab/PK data must be fully reconciled; and all investigators must sign off on their site eCRFs. The formal DBL approval certificate is then signed by the Study Sponsor, Lead Biostatistician, and CDM Project Director.
Mandatory Documents Checklist for Interview & Verification
Ensure you organize the following original credentials and self-attested photocopies for technical interviews and HR onboarding verification:
Curriculum Vitae (2 Hard Copies)
Updated, clean chronological CV featuring core instrumentation, software tools, and role-relevant achievements.
Updated, clean chronological CV featuring core instrumentation, software tools, and role-relevant achievements.
Academic Certificates & Marksheets
Original and self-attested copies of 10th, 12th, Graduation, and Post-Graduation marksheets and degree certificates.
Original and self-attested copies of 10th, 12th, Graduation, and Post-Graduation marksheets and degree certificates.
Government Photo Identification
Original Aadhaar Card and PAN Card (mandatory for statutory PF/ESI registration) plus Passport or Driving License.
Original Aadhaar Card and PAN Card (mandatory for statutory PF/ESI registration) plus Passport or Driving License.
Past 3 Months Salary Slips & Bank Records
Official payslips and corresponding bank statement records validating salary credits (for experienced candidates).
Official payslips and corresponding bank statement records validating salary credits (for experienced candidates).
Relieving & Appointment Letters
Appointment letter and latest increment letter from current firm, plus relieving letters from all prior employers.
Appointment letter and latest increment letter from current firm, plus relieving letters from all prior employers.
Passport Photographs & Professional Registration
4 recent passport-size color photographs, plus State Pharmacy Council registration certificate (where applicable).
4 recent passport-size color photographs, plus State Pharmacy Council registration certificate (where applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the recruitment mode for these 6 positions at ICON plc?
Answer: All positions are verified active openings accepting direct candidate submissions through ICON plc’s official ATS or authorized HR channels.
Answer: All positions are verified active openings accepting direct candidate submissions through ICON plc’s official ATS or authorized HR channels.
Q: Are freshers eligible to apply for any of these roles?
Answer: Yes, entry-level openings accept recent graduates (0 years experience). Please review the specific experience tag in the table above.
Answer: Yes, entry-level openings accept recent graduates (0 years experience). Please review the specific experience tag in the table above.
Q: Is there any fee or payment required to apply?
Answer: No. Pharma Speed Post and all featured enterprise recruiters operate strictly 100% free recruitment with zero candidate charges.
Answer: No. Pharma Speed Post and all featured enterprise recruiters operate strictly 100% free recruitment with zero candidate charges.
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Application Procedure
- Carefully review the functional eligibility criteria, academic qualifications, and key duties specified for Multiple Positions (Clinical Data Science / CDM, Clinical Operations, Clinical Operations & Ethics) at ICON plc above.
- Calibrate your resume to highlight relevant instrumentation, software platforms, or cGMP/GCP regulatory compliance.
- Ensure your contact details, active mobile number, and email address are up to date in your CV.
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