Machine Learning Engineer (Client dedicated | Fully remote)
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.
As a Machine Learning Engineer you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
You can cover this position working fully remote from your current location in EMEA.
What you will be doing:
- Design, build, and deploy AI and generative AI solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and optimize ML models, neural networks, and AI applications using OpenAI APIs, LangChain, LangChat, and vector databases.
- Write clean, maintainable code in Python, Java, or C++, and streamline deployment with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and foster innovation across teams.
- Apply Agile practices (JIRA) to manage multiple projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Leverage domain expertise in pharma (clinical, safety, regulatory) to create compliant AI solutions.
You are:
- Graduated in Computer Science or relevant university degrees
- Minimum 4 years work experience in a similar position
- Experienced in AI, generative AI, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Snowflake.
- Skilled in ML algorithms, AI frameworks, and programming (Python, Java, C++).
- Proficient with automation, containerization, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
- Strong communicator, leader, and mentor with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Agile-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn emerging technologies.
- Knowledgeable in pharma industry domains (clinical, safety, regulatory).
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.
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, 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.
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.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please apply
Company:
ICON
Senior (5+ years of experience)
Tagged as: Academia, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, NLP, United Kingdom
