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.

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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.

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).