AI Engineer
ICON plc · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Posted 27 October 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →- As an AI Engineer at ICON, you will develop and implement programming solutions that enhance the analysis of clinical trial data.
What You Will Do
- You will take responsibility for clinical data science deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.
Key responsibilities include
- Developing and validating statistical programming code to support data analysis and reporting for clinical trials.
- Collaborating with data scientists and statisticians to understand data requirements and analytical needs.
- Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines in programming practices.
- Creating and maintaining documentation for programming processes, code, and outputs.
- Participating in the review of analysis datasets and final reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Your Profile
- You will bring relevant clinical data science experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience
- Degree in computer science, statistics, life sciences, or a related field.
- 3 years of work experience required with background in AI, cloud, and data-related environments
- Understanding of AI tools and technologies.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
- Proven experience working across a variety of projects and use cases.
- Strong Python programming skills, including the ability to build and maintain knowledge graphs.
- Experience working with data engineering, data science, or advanced analytics solutions.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience is not required.