What is a Data Analyst at Pra Health Sciences?
As a Data Analyst at Pra Health Sciences (now part of ICON plc), you will sit at the critical intersection of clinical development, data science, and operational efficiency. In the highly regulated Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry, data is the most valuable asset. Your primary responsibility in this role is to ensure that clinical trial data, operational metrics, and study performance indicators are ingested, cleaned, analyzed, and visualized with absolute precision.
The insights you generate directly impact the speed, safety, and success of global clinical trials. You will work closely with clinical trial managers, biostatisticians, and database programmers to identify trends, pinpoint operational bottlenecks, and monitor data quality. Whether you are optimizing enrollment strategies or building custom dashboards to track patient safety compliance, your work ensures that life-saving therapies reach the market faster and safer.
This position offers a unique blend of technical analysis and strategic healthcare consulting. Unlike standard data analyst roles that focus purely on business metrics, a Data Analyst at Pra Health Sciences must understand the clinical context behind the numbers. This makes the role intellectually stimulating, highly impactful, and deeply rewarding for analysts who want their work to have a tangible, positive impact on global human health.


