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ICON plc · 4 hours ago

Lead Data Engineer – Computational Discovery

ICON Plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. They are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design, develop, and execute validation plans for equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and executing validation plans, protocols, and reports for equipment, systems, and processes in accordance with regulatory requirements
Working closely with engineering, IT, and quality assurance teams to identify validation needs and establish best practices in validation methodologies
Conducting risk assessments and impact analyses to evaluate the potential effects of changes to systems and processes
Maintaining accurate documentation of validation activities to support audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with GxP and other relevant standards
Providing mentorship and training to junior validation engineers, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and quality assurance

Qualification

Validation engineeringRegulatory requirementsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus
Extensive experience in validation engineering within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or clinical research industries
Strong knowledge of validation principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, FDA, EMA)
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to project management and execution
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

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.

Company

ICON plc

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Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jack B. Yeager
CEO
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John Barry
SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, SSD at ICON Global Strategic Solutions
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