Senior Statistician II

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As a Senior Statistician you will be managing projects, providing high quality statistical support to clients and leading statisticians in the team. This could be direct line management or from a mentoring position.

We are looking for technical candidates with a passion for statistics. You will have a key role in the company both for now and the future.

You will be working with a global team of experts to provide bespoke quality data to clients and bring new medicines to those who need it. You will have the opportunity to interact with international colleagues on a daily basis and be a part of an award-winning company that offers flexible and friendly working conditions, industry leading benefits and great opportunities for career development.

This is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide statistical consulting to clients across various therapeutic areas and phases of development.
  • Develop statistical analysis plans and perform statistical analysis of clinical trial data.
  • Interpret statistical analysis results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure study objectives are met.
  • Provide input into study protocols, CRFs, and statistical analysis plans.
  • Perform quality control of statistical deliverables and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
  • Conduct simulation or modelling studies to support decision making.
  • Mentor junior team members and provide training on statistical methods.

Requirements

  • M.S degree in statistics or related fields.
  • Experience of statistical analysis in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical principals and clinical trial methodology.
  • Experience with SAS programming and statistical software such as R or Python.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary (Open to discussion based on experience)
  • Home working allowance
  • Flexible working hours
  • 25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to purchase additional days holiday
  • Pension – 5% from employee matched by Quanticate
  • Private Medical Scheme
  • Free standard eye test every two years
  • Employee Assistance Program – Available for employee and immediate family
  • Years of service recognition awards
  • Death in service scheme
  • Long Term Disability Insurance

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