Pharmacometrics Support Programmer

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Pharmacometrics programmer developing and validating NONMEM PK/PD datasets for ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. Supporting R-based standardisation and regulatory drug development programmes.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and quality control NONMEM PK/PD datasets using SDTM and ADaM data sources
  • Support pharmacometric modelling activities by delivering accurate, complete, and submission-ready datasets
  • Perform quality review of internally and externally produced NONMEM datasets
  • Collaborate with Data Management, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Clinical Pharmacology, and Bioanalytical teams to resolve data issues and meet project timelines
  • Contribute to regulatory submission projects in accordance with internal pharmacometrics guidelines
  • Conduct quality control testing of customised R packages used to standardise pharmacometric workflows
  • Develop and maintain testing frameworks and validation processes for departmental R tools and packages
  • Identify data discrepancies, process improvements, and opportunities for greater automation and efficiency
  • Contribute to new pharmacometric standardisation initiatives
  • Ensure deliverables comply with SOPs, working instructions, regulatory requirements, and ICH-GCP guidelines
  • Maintain inspection readiness through ongoing training and adherence to quality standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a Life Science, Health Science, Statistics, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline
  • Minimum of 6 years' experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
  • Strong programming expertise in R
  • Experience developing and quality controlling NONMEM PK/PD datasets
  • Working knowledge of PK/PD principles and pharmacometric workflows
  • Strong understanding of SDTM, ADaM, and CDISC standards, including controlled terminology
  • Experience supporting NONMEM file creation, quality control, submissions, and standardisation activities
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Experience reviewing and managing outsourced programming deliverables
  • Experience validating or quality controlling customised R packages
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive standardisation initiatives
  • Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams
  • Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways