237 Principal jobs in South Africa

Our client, a proudly South African manufacturing company, is looking for a Principal Engineer who will be responsible for the research, development, and design of products and engineering projects, and the management of a team of engineers to ensure the products or project developments are completed successfully on time, with expected quality, within budget and to customer specifications.

Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee the design & development of products & processes
• Set, analyse, & report on development targets in the form of development, time, & budget
• Ensure compliance to all legal & statutory requirements
• Manage projects & resources within the team
• Create conceptual designs & presentations
• Design & develop new products using 3D & 2D CAE
• Ensure all required testing is completed correctly, analyse the results, & advise on any engineering countermeasure if required
• Research & analyse different materials, manufacturing processes, development processes, design tolerances, & other factors in the development & manufacturing process
• Maintain existing & develop new customer relationships during the development process & beyond
• Manage the CAPEX application & implementation of any specific tooling required for a product or process
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management Systems

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BTech Eng)
• 5 years' experience within the automotive industry in product development or similar senior role
• Familiar with quality systems such as ISO 9001 & IATF 16949
• Time management to deliver projects on-time

Our client, a proudly South African manufacturing company, is looking for a Principal Engineer who will be responsible for the research, development, and design of products and engineering projects, and the management of a team of engineers to ensure the products or project developments are completed successfully on time, with expected quality, within budget and to customer specifications.

Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee the design & development of products & processes
• Set, analyse, & report on development targets in the form of development, time, & budget
• Ensure compliance to all legal & statutory requirements
• Manage projects & resources within the team
• Create conceptual designs & presentations
• Design & develop new products using 3D & 2D CAE
• Ensure all required testing is completed correctly, analyse the results, & advise on any engineering countermeasure if required
• Research & analyse different materials, manufacturing processes, development processes, design tolerances, & other factors in the development & manufacturing process
• Maintain existing & develop new customer relationships during the development process & beyond
• Manage the CAPEX application & implementation of any specific tooling required for a product or process
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management Systems

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BTech Eng)
• 5 years' experience within the automotive industry in product development or similar senior role
• Familiar with quality systems such as ISO 9001 & IATF 16949
• Time management to deliver projects on-time

Design and execute strategies for raising funds from various sources including banks, donor funders, private equity firms, venture capitalists, government grants, and other sources.

Identify and tap potential funding sources, maintaining a robust pipeline of funding opportunities.

Develop and present compelling funding proposals tailored to the interests and requirements of potential funders.

Craft and manage detailed financial models to evaluate various funding scenarios and support negotiation processes.

Identify and respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs) on Enterprise Suppliers Development (ESD) and Third-Party Funders.

Draft each partner’s performance update reports and close-out reports.

Conclude funding partnerships by effectively addressing queries from funders and negotiating terms and conditions that are in line with the organization’s mandate, objectives, and capacity.

Work closely with the legal department in drafting and monitoring the partnership agreements and performance.

Provide progress and performance updates to all committees including Board and sub-Board committee(s).

Continuously identify and cultivate relationships with potential funders, maintaining a robust pipeline of funding opportunities.

Stay abreast of market trends both locally and internationally, funding sources, and emerging financial opportunities to optimize fundraising approaches.

Create and deliver compelling presentations to potential funders, effectively articulating the organization’s financial needs and growth plans.

Lead negotiations to finalize funding agreements, ensuring terms and conditions are mutually beneficial and aligned with the organization’s mandate and objectives.

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with capital providers to ensure ongoing and positive engagement.

Regularly communicate with funders, providing updates on the organization’s performance and the utilization of funds in a transparent and reliable manner.

Develop and implement co-funding partnerships that will unlock opportunities to provide finance to business ventures established and managed by black people, invest in black empowered businesses that have high employment creating opportunities, support the participation of black women and youth in the economy, maximize support for township and rural economies, facilitate investment across all provinces in South Africa, and advance black economic empowerment through commercially sustainable enterprises.

Support the company’s long-term financial sustainability by spreading risks through partnerships and increase the company’s ability to offer custom-made financing solutions to meet our clients’ investment needs.

Responsible for the management and leadership of team members.

Custodianship of the third-party funds.

Support funds in sourcing suitable transactions and monitor deal pipeline with the funds.

Develop management tools to monitor partnerships/relationships with stakeholders.

Assist in the assessment and evaluation of the outcome of partnerships.

Optimize the balance of financial and development returns on programme management.

Together with team members, increase the pool of external funds to leverage the company balance sheet and resources.

Optimize company pricing through blended finance from third parties.

Efficacy in approval and disbursement of funds.

Design and negotiate agreements in respect of new funds (on or off-balance sheet) and third-party funds.

Effective fund structuring and portfolio management to ensure financial and development objectives of funds under management are achieved.

Identification of concessionary funding that will reduce the company risk-based pricing.

Implement effective governance structures and systems and procedures for operational excellence.

Collaboration with government departments on identification and implementation of programmes/incentives and financing schemes.

Negotiate fund criteria and management of ring-fenced and third-party funds for the company.

Participate in presenting proposals and mandate letters to clients emphasizing the benefits of co-financing.

Lead and support strategies aimed at identification and facilitation of funds.

Regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders on the portfolio of the third-party funds and associated stakeholder engagement/management.

Build influential relationships, networks, and collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders and clients to position the company as the partner of choice for third-party funds and ensure that the company’s product offerings and expertise are optimally utilized.

Retain and manage relationships with a wide network of professional advisors, consultants, etc.

Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Build relations and networks across the country with various levels of stakeholders in order to create, promote and maintain a good and professional image of the company. This will include working with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and other key stakeholders where required.

Assist in the audit preparations of the company’s annual B-BBEE rating, including providing an internal score.

Assist with B-BBEE related policy formulation and implementation process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Economics, or related field.
• Postgraduate degrees such as Masters in the same field, CA (SA), certifications such as CFA would be advantageous.

Experience/Skills Required

• Driven track record of successful fundraising and deal closures, with at least 5 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or similar field.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, valuation techniques, and risk analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to craft persuasive funding proposals and deliver impactful presentations.
• Strong negotiation skills and a keen understanding of legal and contractual aspects related to fundraising and deal structuring.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including capital providers and internal teams.
• 5-10 years’ experience in raising funds or/and managing funding partnerships.
• Experience in management of teams.
• Experience in developing/reviewing and using corporate/project/structured finance financial models.
• Grounded experience on development issues.
• Strong customer focus and ability to engage effectively with senior officials of banks, corporates, and governments.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative and culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships.
• Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.
• Extensive experience in B-BBEE verification/rating service.
• Extensive knowledge of the BEE Act, Codes of Good Practice, sector charters, and PPPFA.

Introduction and overview

The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) is dedicated to improving education and employment outcomes for children and youth globally. Our small but mighty team is working at the cutting edge of development finance, leveraging our platform at the UN and our innovative, results-focused approach to change the way education is financed to support the next generation of youth.

EOF is looking for an exceptional senior professional to fill the role of Program Principal in EOF’s Program Team. If you are an outstanding problem solver, passionate about improving education and employment outcomes for children and youth, and looking for a challenge in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to by End of Day Sunday 21 April. Please ensure that you include the role you’re applying for in the email subject line.

The opportunity

As EOF continues to expand, we are seeking an outstanding Program Principal to play a leading role in developing our rapidly growing pipeline of programs. The Program Principal role is a key leadership position to help determine the strategic direction of our programmatic portfolio, and we need a highly motivated and capable individual who shares our passion for the mission and has the capacity to ensure we succeed.

You will become a leader in our Program Team, working closely with governments, donors, and service providers/impact investors to oversee the design and implementation of programs and provide day-to-day guidance to Program Managers, as well as build on EOF’s thought leadership in this space. The Program Principal will report to EOF’s Chief Programs Officer and work in collaboration with the rest of the Program Team, as well as with the EOF CEO and Executive Committee.

Travel to our program countries to work closely with Government and local stakeholders is an exciting part of this role, with occasional travel for organisational retreats as well. Within the program team, 4-6 trips per year would be typical, although more may be required.

About you

We’d love to hear from you if the following sounds like you:

1. Education:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in economics, political science, finance, education or a related field.

2. Work experience:

• A minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience, including experience managing complex programs and teams. Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, the following sectors:
• International development;
• Charity or public sectors;
• Strategy consulting;
• Think tanks/research institutes;
• Investment or development banking.
• Experience managing grants programs with required reporting requirements is required. Experience managing large complex projects (>10M USD) is an asset.
• Experience in education or skills for employment is required.
• Experience working at a senior level with governments and donors (comfortable working with and engaging at a C-Suite or Ministerial level) is required.
• Experience in innovative financing, in particular with RBF instruments or incentive structures, is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in Africa and/or the Middle East is preferred.
• Experience managing teams and supporting team members with their professional development is required. Experience managing remote teams is preferred.

3. Key competencies

We expect you to have the following skills and competencies:

• Exceptional problem solving skills: You are intellectually dexterous, able to pull insights from complex information, and recommend action based on these insights.
• Clear and confident communication skills: You are comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders and can adapt your style according to the audience.
• Drive to achieve results: You take responsibility for and ownership of your performance, and are proactive in finding solutions to problems.
• Think and act strategically: You understand the big picture and are able to anticipate risks and identify strategic opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: You are dynamic and would be excited to contribute to EOF as a young and rapidly growing organisation. When you see things that could be improved, you put your hand up and help improve it, rather than being a passive bystander.
• Work collaboratively with others: You enjoy contributing to a wider team effort and collaborating with people from different backgrounds to achieve your goals, respecting differences and ensuring that all can contribute and succeed.
• Embrace change and uncertainty: You understand that our work is complex and dynamic, and respond to shifting priorities with composure and agility.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and ethical awareness: You are self-aware of your own strengths, limitations, working style, and deeply held convictions and biases. You display ethical awareness through behaviours that are consistent and compliant with the standards of conduct for international civil servants, UNICEF’s values, and relevant UNICEF policies and procedures.

4. Languages

• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in French is preferred.

Application process:

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a written test, followed by multiple rounds of interviews and reference checks.

We encourage interested applicants to apply early as we will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Unfortunately, due to the potentially large number of applications, we will not be able to provide feedback to candidates that are not shortlisted.

EOF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. EOF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Scientist within the Mineralogy Division. The incumbent will work to identify suitable research, and provide the information needed to capacitate the Division for future market needs, whether for research or commercial service. The incumbent will actively seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Assist the Head/Divisional manager in maintaining and expanding project work from themining/ metallurgical industry and related research agencies, in line with the Division’s currentbusiness plans, by providing competence and professional expertise and interacting withclients, collaborators, and potential partners.
• Ascertain the needs of clients and the industry and propose appropriate project work to enhance visibility and credibility through executing quality presentations and publications.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and commercialisation.
• Lead and execute projects requiring advanced technical expertise to interact with stakeholders (internal and external). This will involve extracting appropriate information to interpret mineral behaviour in processing and other environments using mineralogical inputs and writing reports.
• Enhance the competitive offering by contributing meaningfully to the technical output of the
  team.
• Train and technically mentor the group's staff to improve technical quality and turnaround times and promote innovative outcomes, thus enhancing the group's value proposition to clients and collaborators.
• Execute projects according to the schedule agreed to with the client/stakeholder, contain costs for the Division, and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.
• Comply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and the Mineralogy Division for labour and machine time capture, business governance, professional reporting, project planning and management.
• Develop protocols/workflows for optimal operation and performance of specialised imaging equipment.
• Ensure that QES procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall technical and financial efficiency.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is appropriately captured and produce advanced professional-level reports, publications, and conference contributions.

• At least 6 years’ experience in mineral processing and data analysis directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Fundamental knowledge of operating in a process environment. Any experience with data analysis and research equipment is advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of research principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of advanced data analysis, methods, and techniques.

• PhD in a relevant scientific field relating to the Discipline (science or engineering)

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Self-awareness and self-management
• Project and resource management skills
• Skills transfer through supervision, training, technical leadership and mentorship

• Develop concepts, prototypes, designs, and drawings of automotive accessories for manufacture
• Create and test new product designs and formulate manufacturing specifications
• Conduct product research including identifying needs and goals for new products, from functional design to aesthetics requirements
• Create designs using CAD 3D software and fabricate models that can be tested
• Use software for FEA analysis
• Research and analyse different materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, etc in the developmental process
• Conduct testing using both internal and external resources to meet customer specific requirements
• Refine and review designs
• Deliver specifications and procedures to the Manufacturing team so that products can be successfully manufactured
• Meet all strategic goals and satisfy customer requirements
• Manage the Design Project team to achieve project objectives, milestones, and timeframes
• Hand over products, processes and documentation to Production communicating all critical characteristics and quality information appropriately
• New product development that meets customer specifications and complies with internal and external systems requirements
• Process Engineering
• Project Management
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental management programme (ISO14001)
• Ensure compliance with SHE legislation as stipulated in the OSHA Act
• Facilitate improvement programs to continually improve upon identified risks
• Implement and maintain robust 5S systems
• Manage and implement QMS
• Ensure that employees are aware of Quality Targets and Objectives
• Comply with ISO Quality System
• Ensure conformance to the ISO 9001 standards
• Develop and implement product development procedures, protocols, work instructions, etc
• Manage relationships with customers
• Identify and make recommendations for improvements
• Identify opportunities for improvements with suppliers
• Provide input into budget processes for CAPEX spend for the Development team
• Initiate requests for CAPEX, Disposals, and Transfers
• Promote good Corporate Governance

• Diploma / Degree: Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of IATF core tools
• Manufacturing process knowledge (CNC Tube & Plate, Bending, Laser Cutting, Robotics (Welding, Plasma Cutting, Polishing)

By applying for this position, you consent in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to your personal information being obtained, utilised and stored by the Company through inter alia, reference checks, credit checks and trace reports.

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SPAN Digital is a growing premium software product and consulting services company headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional development offices in Cape Town, South Africa, and Guadalajara, Mexico. We have experience in a broad range of industries but are keenly focused on the technology, entertainment, and healthcare sectors. We strategize, design, and develop software solutions for our clients and customers from startups to global brands. We help engineering teams successfully overcome the challenges caused by the accelerating pace of change in software development, allowing them to build better digital solutions.

Our Services Teams work side-by-side with our client’s engineering teams to develop prototypes, proof-of-concepts, production services, and major product enhancements.

Our Product Teams leverage our unique vantage point to develop category-defining products that enable our customers’ teams to significantly outperform the competition.

We are currently looking for a Principal Engineer, based in Cape Town, to join our engineering discipline and play a key leadership role in building our capabilities. In addition, this role will be responsible for the technical leadership of one or more of our premier client engagements and drive the successful execution of our software development projects.

Role And Responsibilities

As a Principal Engineer at SPAN, your role encompasses a high level of autonomy, influence, and complexity in your work. You would be expected to work under broad direction, often initiating and leading activities. Your responsibilities would include analyzing, designing, planning, executing, and evaluating work to time, cost, and quality targets. You would establish milestones and play a significant role in the assignment of tasks and responsibilities.

Initially leading the definition of goals and objectives for each initiative, then leading the definition of the solution that will deliver the required results. Principal Engineers are responsible for ensuring we deliver business outcomes within budget while maintaining and improving quality. Principal Engineers are all-round, problem solvers, who love to engage clients and other engineers.

Scope of Responsibility

Principal Engineers can integrate lessons learned and experience gained from their many years of practice into the problems they solve every day. They can apply their experience appropriately in a broad set of situations. They are seasoned professionals capable of scoping and designing entire systems. They are able to perform well continuously over an extended period of time and show improvement. They are expected to be able to tackle complex technical problems, troubleshoot issues, and propose effective solutions. This may involve analyzing system performance, diagnosing bugs, or resolving production incidents.

Growing Engineers and the Engineering Discipline

Principal Engineers are responsible for mentoring engineering staff and providing on the job training. They are expected to contribute to and drive the development of the engineering community at SPAN.

Engaging Stakeholders

Principal Engineers are experienced at engaging clients and customers. They are able to lead the scoping and design discussions and arrive at satisfactory solutions. Principals are able to explain risks and trade-offs and act as a trusted advisor to clients and customers. They collaborate with other teams such as product management, design, and operations to ensure alignment and successful delivery of projects. Effective communication skills are crucial for conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Mastery

Principal Engineers have experience in all aspects of the product development lifecycle, from inception through design, development, testing, deployment, and support. They can demonstrate working knowledge of a broad range of technical areas and deep expertise in a few. They have excellent problem analysis and solving skills with the ability to innovate and abstract detail into larger patterns and systems. They are responsible for designing and architecting complex systems or components. This involves understanding requirements, considering scalability, performance, security, and other factors, and creating solutions that meet these needs. They may conduct research and experiments to evaluate new tools or approaches that could benefit the organization.

Leadership

Principal Engineers provide leadership by taking responsibility for the technical aspects of major projects or products. They are responsible for overseeing the tasks of our engineers. This oversight involves planning, architecture and design, estimation, resource management, issue resolution and quality assurance.

Tolerance of Continuous change

Principal Engineers thrive in an environment characterized by its fast pace and its high level of collaboration. Principal engineers are typically assigned to multiple projects, and are constantly thinking of the business, and looking for new opportunities within the accounts they look after. They are often responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering organization. This may involve identifying areas for optimization, implementing process improvements, and fostering a culture of innovation and learning. It is required of the Principal Engineer to work remotely with developers in different organizations, as such, adapting to different methodologies and technologies is essential.

Technologies

Our full-stack polyglots are experienced in a combination of:

• TypeScript, NodeJs, ReactJs, and additional mainstream JS frameworks
• Python, Go, Java, Scala, C#
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis
• Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, and whatever else is required to satisfy our customers
  
  

• Facilitate and lead solution and system architecture and design sessions
• Help our clients define their needs, goals and objectives
• Factor an understanding of our clients and customers needs into our solutions
• Become a strategic advisor to clients and customers
• Foster a trusting and collaborative relationships with our clients and customers
• Work with design and other disciplines to achieve the broad business goals
• Define development best practices and ensure they are followed
• Solve the hardest technical problems or find someone who can.
• Maintain and grow our culture
• Contribute to the development of the engineering discipline
• Remove technology blockers from the team
• Identify cases of bottlenecks and make changes to fix them
• Mentor engineering staff and help them execute their growth plans
• Create effective teams that maximise abilities, growth, collaboration and innovation
• 1:1s with tech team members
• Resolve conflicts in the team
• Attend and contribute in external technical forums
  
  

• You are allergic to hierarchical, bureaucratic, business-card cultures
• You're sad many of the greatest minds in our generation are busy tricking people into clicking on ads
• You want to work with very smart people from different backgrounds
• You are a voracious learner & an eager teacher of others
• You want to be led from the front, not commanded from the rear
• You don't tolerate intra-office posturing or other douchebaggery
• You're excited to work on a broader array of interesting, challenging projects than you can anywhere else
  
  

• Flexible and generous work & leave schedule
• Hybrid-remote working model (the best of both worlds)
• Learning organization based on a reverence for expertise & craftsmanship (Meetups, Conferences, Lunch & Learning Fridays, TechRadar Sessions, journals, e-Learning)
• Friday catered lunches, on-site haircuts, pet-friendly workplace, ping pong (a home away from home)
• Charitable community initiatives, employee awards, and recognition
• MacBook Pro and home office allowance (to ensure you have all the tools you need and want to make you effective)

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Industries Software Development

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Principal Biostatistician- South Africa

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Principal Biostatistician to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Principal Biostatistician at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serves as lead biostatistician for programs of studies, submissions, or on simple to complex individual studies.

• Oversees statistical activities that support ICON’s interactions with clients and regulatory agencies.

• Reviews and approves statistical methods sections of study protocols, statistical analysis plans and statistical input to reports.

• Prepares and approves research proposals and budgets to provide statistical consulting and to conduct statistical analyses for clients.

• Participates in bid defense meetings and makes presentations at marketing meetings with prospective clients.

Your Profile:

• Master's degree or Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field with 9 or more years of biostatistical experience with Master’s degree; 7 or more years required with Ph.D

• Advanced knowledge of multiple statistical and therapeutic areas, the drug development process, and statistical programming practices and procedures.

• Advanced ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical studies.

• Effective written and oral communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability.

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What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• 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.

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

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here .

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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Principal Biostatistician- South Africa

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Principal Biostatistician to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Principal Biostatistician at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serves as lead biostatistician for programs of studies, submissions, or on simple to complex individual studies.
  
• Oversees statistical activities that support ICON’s interactions with clients and regulatory agencies.
  
• Reviews and approves statistical methods sections of study protocols, statistical analysis plans and statistical input to reports.
  
• Prepares and approves research proposals and budgets to provide statistical consulting and to conduct statistical analyses for clients.
  
• Participates in bid defense meetings and makes presentations at marketing meetings with prospective clients.
  

• Master's degree or Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field with 9 or more years of biostatistical experience with Master’s degree; 7 or more years required with Ph.D
  
• Advanced knowledge of multiple statistical and therapeutic areas, the drug development process, and statistical programming practices and procedures.
  
• Advanced ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical studies.
  
• Effective written and oral communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability.
  

• 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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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