Director, Feasibility Data Science
ICON · Blue Bell +1 more
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Role summary
ICON seeks a Director of Feasibility Data Science to lead analytics and data science initiatives across clinical trial feasibility, study planning, and site activation. The role involves directing a team, developing advanced analytics solutions for forecasting and optimization, establishing governance standards, and translating operational questions into actionable insights. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline with advanced degree preferred, along with substantial experience in data science within clinical research or pharmaceutical settings.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
- Master's or PhD in quantitative, computational, or health-related discipline preferred
- Significant data science or advanced analytics experience in CRO, pharmaceutical, or clinical research settings
- Demonstrated track record delivering analytics solutions that improved business performance
- Leadership experience with team development and talent coaching capabilities
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and statistical modeling techniques including machine learning and optimization
- Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional influence skills
What you'll be doing
- Lead data science team to deliver actionable insights for study planning, enrollment forecasting, and site strategy
- Build strategic analytics roadmap and implement advanced solutions for cycle time improvement and risk prediction
- Establish governance standards and best practices for analytics delivery and model lifecycle management
- Collaborate with platform and data teams to enhance data quality, access, and automation
- Translate complex operational questions into scalable analytical solutions and executive recommendations
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