Biostatistician

PRA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization is seeking a statistician to manage statistical deliverables in clinical trials. This role emphasizes planning, execution, and mentoring within a dynamic project environment, requiring expertise in statistical methodology and drug development.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a statistician in the pharmaceutical area.
• In-depth knowledge of drug development and statistical issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute statistical deliverables in projects.
• Lead project teams and mentor successors in the project area.

Skills

Statistical methodology

Biostatistical methods

Statistical software

GCP knowledge

Education

MSc. in statistics or equivalent

Tools

Statistical software package

Job description

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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

What you will be doing:

Responsible for planning, managing and execution of statistical deliverables in clinical trial and non-trial activities in the project

• Responsible for providing statistical input to authority required documents or meetings
• Responsible for ensuring that clinical trial and non-trial tasks are aligned with the project specifications
• Deliver results through and ensure understanding among colleagues relevant for problem-solving
• Lead project teams to achieve milestones and objectives
• Prioritize, plan, manage and execute Clinical Trials and submissions within project area
• Mentor and develop successors within project area
• Fully responsible for statistical methodology and deliverables within the project
• Main contact to stakeholders regarding statistics within the project

You are:

• MSc. in statistics or equivalent
• +3 years of experience as a statistician within the pharmaceutical area or equivalent knowledge through relevant experience
• Experience with a broad range of statistical tasks
• In-depth knowledge of biostatistical methods
• Extensive experience with practical applications of biostatistical methodology
• In-depth knowledge of drug development
• Broad experience with statistical software and IT and in-depth experience with at least one statistical software package
• Good knowledge of GCP and statistical guidelines within drug development
• Regular experience with communication of statistical issues and presentations
• Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and key elements of the value chain, with a focus on immediate stakeholders and how to deliver on own goals

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.