Principal Statistician

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London
3 months ago
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Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Statistician to join our growing team. The successful applicant will work as part of global teams, supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies across many therapeutic areas. Quanticate values quality first, integrity, care, people, commitment to delivery, and inspiration. As such, employees are offered flexible and friendly working conditions, competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for progression, in an environment where they are mixing with the very best experts in the field.

As Principal Statistician, you will be responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of statistical models and providing statistical support for clinical studies. You will serve as a Statistical Lead for large-scale clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, ensuring that all deliverables are achieved on time and to a high level of quality. You will lead Statistical Consultancy Projects, advising clients on all aspects of statistical trial design and conduct. Key to the role is the ability to provide face-to-face advice to clients on all elements of study design, whether frequentist or Bayesian in nature. Having experience of using simulation methods in trial design would be an advantage but not essential. Through all activities, you will also provide guidance and mentorship to other statisticians in the group.

Responsibilities

  1. Serve as lead statistician for clinical trials including planning, analysing, and reporting, ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and to a high level of quality.
  2. Develop and validate statistical models and analyses based on study protocols.
  3. Write statistical analysis plans and reports.
  4. Provide guidance and mentorship to other statisticians in the group.
  5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop study protocols and ensure they meet regulatory requirements.
  6. Potentially take line management responsibility for junior statisticians within the team.
  7. Lead statistical consultancy projects as required, providing expert statistical advice on all statistical aspects of study design and conduct.
  8. Perform ad hoc statistical duties as required.

Requirements

  1. MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics or equivalent.
  2. Strong statistical expertise with experience in clinical trials.
  3. Experience in SAS programming.
  4. Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
  5. Strong project management and leadership skills with experience leading large-scale projects.
  6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  8. Willingness to travel when needed.

Benefits

  1. Competitive Salary (Open to discussion based on experience)
  2. Home working allowance
  3. Flexible working hours
  4. 25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays
  5. Option to purchase additional days holiday
  6. Pension with Company matching
  7. Private medical Scheme with Bupa
  8. Free standard eye test every two years
  9. Employee Assistance Program – Available for employee and immediate family
  10. 5, 10, 15 years of service recognition awards
  11. Death in service scheme
  12. Long Term Disability Insurance
  13. Quanticate offers a variety of different learning development opportunities to help you progress (mentoring, coaching, e-learning, job shadowing)

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