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Principal Statistician (UK)

UCB S.A.
Slough
1 week ago
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Make your mark for patients


We are looking for aPrincipal Statisticianto join us in ourBiometrics & Data Sciencesteam, based in our Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany), Slough (UK) or Atlanta/Raleigh (US) offices

About the role

You will be a significant contributor to at least one compound indication (or early development compound) for Statistics. Will support as a strong voice for biometrics (statistics) department at UCB indication team, supporting the program including development strategy as well as setting the direction for quantitative, analytic, innovation and reporting. This is a global role, can be in any stage of development, and can be for one or many indications or compounds.

Who you’ll work with

You will report to a Project Lead Statistician

What you’ll do

  • Can provide direction of the biometrics (statistics) team at the indication (or compound) level, or a biometrics (statistics) team in a specific area (e.g., safety, launch, pre-clinical)
  • Influences the translation of strategy to tactical planning, operations, and quality
  • Expected to work closely with the PLS to support in providing guidance in the overall strategy to the Development and Regulatory leads.
  • Can be accountable for all deliverables from the biometrics (statistics) team to the larger project team
  • Contributes to the continuous learning and upskilling culture for a modern Biometrics (Statistics) organization
  • Supports the transformation of the statistics operating model

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

  • D. (preferred) Biostatistics or Statistics, or equivalent
  • Robust knowledge in at least one phase and elementary knowledge of other phases of drug development
  • Understands how the functional expertise and contributions fit into the bigger picture
  • Influencer and collaborator in a development team environment
  • Acts with a measured sense of urgency and able to lead through ambiguity
  • Experience in communicating complex quantitative ideas clearly with all levels of technical and non-technical personnel, in local and international environments


Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.


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