Principal Oversight Statistician - Home or Office based, UK

Veramed
Glasgow
1 month ago
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Veramed has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Oversight Statistician. The main duties of the role are to perform oversight of Lead Statisticians (both Senior & Principal level) this is very much a hands on role providing guidance and expertise to help the Leads with their studies.


This role would also include oversight of specific clients DMC projects and leading some individual DMCs as the unblinded statistician. Oversight tasks include supporting other lead statisticians, client liaison, helping with budget amendments, invoicing and new RFPs. DMC experience is preferable but training can be given.


This role can be based in the UK and we can offer fully remote, hybrid or office based working to suit your needs. Our offices are located in Twickenham, Alderley Park Manchester and Swansea.


Veramed is a mid-size CRO who prides itself on two key areas: providing the highest quality statistics and programming consultancy for its clients, and giving its employees an industry leading working environment with support and training for career growth.


Whilst also working closely with a pharma study team, you will deliver quality products to their specifications, within the dynamic, supportive environment of a passionate CRO with quality and work-life balance at its heart.


OPPORTUNITIES FOR:

  • Presenting at conferences.
  • Line management and peer mentoring.
  • Business process improvements and internal training.
  • Contributing to initiatives that consider employees, the environment and our local communities as part of our B Corp accreditation.
  • Taking ownership of a project and bringing forward new ideas and processes for implementation.
  • Sharing scientific, technical and practical knowledge within the team and with colleagues.


WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • A warm, friendly working environment in which to thrive both personally and professionally.
  • A supportive, open-door management policy that will aid in your development and provide you with the tools to take your career to the next level.
  • A truly unique CRO that’s doing something different when it comes to managing staff, projects and building relationships in the industry.
  • The ability to own your role and develop your skills and experience.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • MSc or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics (or equivalent).
  • From 10 years of relevant industry experience. We look to map your level of experience to the roles available.


BENEFITS:

We are a BCorp accredited company which means that we use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.


Competitive salary and annual bonus, pension, annual leave and unpaid leave allowance, Leisure travel insurance, business travel insurance, private healthcare, cycle scheme, city bike hire, death in service, season ticket loan scheme, EAP service, healthcare cash plan, charitable contributions, summer and Christmas parties as well as company socials.


As an organisation that has people at the heart of it, Veramed is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We foster a working culture where employees have integrity, honesty and respect for one another without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

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