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Manager Biostatistics

Warman O'Brien
Manchester
1 week ago
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Manager Biostatistics (Senior Biostatistician) – Innovative International Pharma– UK - Hybrid / Remote


We have partnered with a renowned global pharma, who are looking for exceptional Biostatisticians to join their pioneering and innovative team within Global Statistics, data science and Real-World Data Science Function. This is a cross functional role, in Oncology studies.



Desirable Experience for this role includes:


  • Working as part of cross-functional, global teams
  • Clinical Trial experience
  • Acting independently as a Study Statistician
  • Support statistician or lead a small study
  • Protocol Development
  • SAP development
  • Either author or review and feedback
  • CRF Development
  • CDISC Experience
  • Clinical Design
  • Solid Tumour Oncology
  • Researching innovative solutions and training other statisticians
  • Mostly Phase I/II combined studies, may support Phase III


How will you be a success?


  • Experience leading a study
  • Significant experience of applying statistical methods in biomedical research, Pharma, CRO, Academia or the Healthcare industry, gained on a global basis.
  • Advanced and broad knowledge of statistical methods, along with an understanding of industry practices related to the statistical analysis of clinical and biomarker data.
  • In-depth familiarity with processes and procedures in data management and programming
  • Good knowledge of medical literature, clinical, regulatory and commercial landscape
  • Knowledge and skills in SAS & ideally some R
  • The ability to understand, implement, and explain complex statistical methodology,


Qualifications:


  • PhD preferred or MSc with 3+ years experience in clinical trial design or via an internship
  • Evidence of statistical leadership and a proven track record of scientific achievement and project influence.
  • Analytical mind-set, intellectual curiosity, eager for continuous learning and passionate about translating data into business-critical evidence.
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as to work in interdisciplinary contexts outside statistics. Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English language are required.
  • Proficiency in SAS required.



What do you get in return?


  • Working a friendly group in exciting projects
  • Excellent opportunities to develop and grow.
  • Home working flexibility
  • Industry leading salary, annual bonus, car allowance & benefits
  • Contributing to our mission to continue to bring ground-breaking new medicines to patients for a world without disease.
  • Being part of a motivated and experienced team in an innovative and diverse working environment.


Additional information:



  • The is a permanent full-time position based in the UK.
  • The company offer a hybrid working pattern, requiring one day per quarter in the office (Surrey), blended with a collaborative video environment that supports working from home.



What to do next: If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as the organisation are looking to welcome the new Statistician onboard as soon as possible.

Not what you are looking for?Please contact Aimee Weston on for a confidential discussion about potential opportunities.

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