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Senior Statistician - RWE experience

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Kenya Full-time Senior Data Science

At a glance

Senior Data Science role at ICON. Kenya · full-time.

Pay not stated Data Science salary

RoleData Science
SenioritySenior
LocationKenya
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 7, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Help senior statisticians plan clinical studies, calculate sample sizes, assign patients and report analytical findings
  • Contribute to case report form design and prepare analysis plans, derived-data definitions, tables and figures
  • Write data-checking specifications and create programs that prepare and analyze study data
  • Interpret results, produce statistical summaries and draft methods sections for integrated study reports

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in statistics or a closely related subject
  • Real-world evidence experience is required for this role
  • You understand statistical methods, study design, sample sizing and patient assignment
  • You can program data retrieval, editing and analysis with statistical languages and software

Who this fits

This role suits a statistician ready to support clinical studies and produce analysis and reporting deliverables. Employment depends on your authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

From the employer

RWE - Senior Statistician

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.


As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.


As a Biostatistician II at ICON, you will contribute to our biostatistics function, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.


What You Will Do:

You will contribute to biostatistics activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist senior biostatisticians in clinical study support, including study design, sample size calculations, patient randomization, data analysis, and results reporting.
  • Support the statistical aspects of case report form design.
  • Help in writing statistical analysis plans, defining derived data, and designing statistical tables and figures for clinical summary reports.
  • Write data quality control specifications, utilize relevant computer languages and software.
  • Develop and execute data manipulation and analysis programs.
  • Assist in conducting statistical analyses and interpreting results.
  • Prepare statistical summary reports and contribute to the statistical methods sections of integrated study reports.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant biostatistics experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics or a related field.
  • Experience in a biostatistics role in the pharmaceutical, clinical research, or healthcare industry is preferred.
  • RWE experience required
  • Proficiency in statistical concepts, study design, sample size calculations, and patient randomization.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis plans and the design of statistical tables, figures, and data listings for clinical reports.
  • Strong data analysis skills, including data manipulation, retrieval, and interpretation.
  • Proficiency in relevant computer languages and statistical software packages.
  • Ability to write and implement programs to select, retrieve, manipulate, edit, and analyze data.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


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


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.


Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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