Senior Statistician

Warman O'Brien; España; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Warman O'Brien is partnering with a leading global CRO to hire Senior/Principal Biostatisticians to lead biostatistics and programming activities across studies of moderate to high value. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality analyses on time and within budget, while mentoring colleagues and collaborating across global teams.

The successful candidate will design studies, plan sample sizes, develop analysis strategies using SAS and R, review datasets, and interact with clients regarding

Formación

• M.S. or Ph.D. in statistics/biostatistics or related field.
• Proven CRO or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with study design and regulatory expectations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead biostatistics and programming activities for moderate/high value studies.
• Plan and review statistical analysis plans and derived data.
• Coordinate with clients and cross-functional teams across regions.
• Mentor junior biostatisticians and programmers.
• Ensure analyses meet quality and timelines.

Conocimientos

Biostatistics leadership

CRO/Pharma experience

SAS programming

R programming

Team mentoring

Excellent English

Educación

MS/PhD in statistics/biostatistics

Herramientas

SAS

R

Descripción del empleo

We have recently partnered with a leading global CRO, who are looking for experienced Senior / Principal Biostatisticians to join their successful study delivery team.

The Senior / Principal Biostatistician will be accountable for the leadership of the Biostatistics and Programming activities of a program of studies of moderate complexity and/or of high value with high impact for the organization. Also responsible for planning, monitoring, organizing and reviewing activities of biostatisticians and programmers working on the assigned program of studies, ensuring individual studies and the overall program of studies and integrated analyses are delivered on time, on budget to required quality. Accountabilities also include maintenance of consistency across studies.

As a biostatistician, you will not only be focused on delivering quality results for the client’s needs, but also value working and collaborating in a flexible environment. Although some team members are home-based and others are office-based, the company’s virtual resources support teams to work collaboratively and effectively across the globe. Working together, you will create paths to answers and contribute to new therapies which ultimately will impact the patient.

• This position will be responsible for the leadership of the Biostatistics and Programming activities for moderate complexity studies, including;


• Protocol input such as study design, sample size calculations and patient randomization schemes


• Statistical aspects of case report form design


• Leverage your expertise. Develop complex analysis strategies and execute them using efficient programming techniques (software: SAS, R).


• Preparation of statistical analysis plans including the definition of derived data, and the design of statistical tables, figures, and data listings for clinical summary reports.


• Statistical analyses


• Take quality seriously. Review analysis data sets and quality control all types of statistical analysis deliverables.


• Interpretation of data and reporting of results


• Coach and mentor. Train and uplift junior members of the department.


• Build relationships. Liaise with other biostatistical and company departments to optimize global efficiency.


• Work collaboratively. Coordinate Biostatistics related project activities for successful completion within given timelines and budget.


• Interact with heart. Coordinate with clients with regard to data analysis, scope of work, and budget.


• Experience in statistical analysis in a clinically related subject, either within clinical trials or in Epidemiology

Key Qualifications and Skills

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field.


• Experience in statistics, biostatistics or related field


• Proven experience must be in a CRO or Pharmaceutical environment


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Knowledge in applied parametric and nonparametric statistics and SAS programming skills.


• Should be able to translate clients’ needs into statistical practice and educate clients in the use of statistics.


• In-depth knowledge of study designs, and statistical analysis conventions in one or more therapeutic areas.


• Knowledge of clinical trials methodology, regulatory requirements, statistics and statistical software packages, including SAS are necessary.


• Confidence, be self-reliant and a quick learner who enjoys working in a matrixed team


• Good leadership skills


• Strong oral and written English communication skills


• A strong work ethic to promote the development of life changing treatments for patients

What you get in return

• Ongoing development is vital, and as a valued Biostatistician you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set.


• In comparison with their competitor’s and pharmaceutical companies, they provide more flexible working platforms for coaching and educating newcomers to be highly respected professionals in our industry.


• They also provide successful candidates with an excellent employment package and benefits adapted to the current job market. The company like to look at themselves more like an extended family with consideration of staff as individuals allowing a work-life balance.

Company culture:

This is a company where their people set them apart. Diverse teams enable them to become a better partner to their customers and help to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives. They provide supportive management that encourages career growth through consistent performance discussions and evaluations and pride themselves on career opportunities for their employees. The company is very close knit and social. They offer regular check ins and a work/life balance for their employees is really important to them.

The company pride themselves in being a top CRO . It is key to be a CRO that delivers excellence to their clients and to patients at every touchpoint. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.