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Principle Biostatistician

AL Solutions
Sheffield
1 month ago
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Principal Biostatistician

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Principal Biostatistician

Principal Biostatistician

My client, an emerging leader in Clinical services and software solutions for the life sciences industry, is looking for a Principal Biostatistician to join their team. With have experience and expertise in a diverse range of therapeutic areas and focus on innovative, technology-enabled solutions they support clients to focus on their core strengths. For early phase studies through Phase III clinical trials, their experienced team delivers high-touch services and technology to ensure the safety of all stakeholders across the clinical research community with an emphasis on ethics, compliance, and innovation.


DESCRIPTION

The Principal Biostatistician, Clinical Data Systems and Services should possess robust statistical expertise, providing comprehensive support and analysis for clinical studies. Skilled in study design, reporting, and regulatory engagement, including FDA and EMEA communications. Experienced with CDISC standards, SAS proficiency, and DMC/DSMB support. Actively engage with clients and support sales through expert statistical solutions and SOP development.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Possess a strong understanding of statistical principles and demonstrate strong statistical skills
  • Provide comprehensive statistical support throughout clinical studies
  • Conduct statistical analyses of clinical data and interpret the results, focusing on the efficiency and safety of drug molecules or study goals
  • Experienced in calculating sample sizes, developing concepts and protocols for studies, creating Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP), and preparing clinical study reports, including integrated summaries for regulatory submissions
  • Engage with regulatory bodies such as the FDA and EMEA, preparing statistical documentation and effectively communicating statistical plans and results in professional forums.
  • Provide support for Data Monitoring Committees/Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DMC/DSMB), including charter development, SAP, and mock Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) for DSMB support. This encompasses interim analysis, TLF shells, both blinded and unblinded reports, and organizing kick-off meetings
  • Solid understanding and implementation of Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) requirements for regulatory submissions, including experience with Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) and Analysis Data Model (ADaM) specifications generation and quality control of datasets
  • Extensive hands-on experience in statistical analysis using SAS, including creating mock shells for tables, listings, and figures (TLFs), and validating TLFs for New Drug Applications (NDA) and Biologics License Applications (BLA) submissions
  • Actively engage with clients to understand their statistical and analytical needs, providing expert advice and solutions. Support the sales cycle by contributing to proposals, presentations, and discussions that showcase our statistical capabilities and how they meet client requirements
  • Responsible for the creation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to statistical processes and regulatory submissions


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • 10+ years of experience as Biostatistician and working in a CRO/Pharma/Biotech company
  • 3+ years of experience in leading team of biostatisticians and statistical programmers and working in a CRO/Pharma/Biotech company
  • MSc or PhD in Biostatistics or Statistics
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, including proficiency in the English language with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts to non-statisticians
  • Proficient in statistical programming languages such as SAS, R, or Python
  • Proficient in BASE, STAT, MACRO and GRAPH and understanding of database structures, TLFs proficiency
  • Capable of directing and promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team setting
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines and statistical methodology related to clinical development
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Coach/mentor new team members to support efficient and quick on-boarding
  • Cross functional collaboration & Stakeholder management
  • Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines
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