Manager, Biostatistics

ICON Plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager in Biostatistics to lead a talented team in designing and analyzing clinical trial data. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biostatistics, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to quality. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits to enhance your work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of groundbreaking therapies and make a real impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Annual Leave Entitlements

Health Insurance

Retirement Planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Flexible Optional Benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in biostatistics within clinical research.
• Strong knowledge of statistical software and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statistical design and analysis of clinical trials.
• Lead and mentor a team of biostatisticians.

Skills

Biostatistics

Statistical Software (SAS, R)

Project Management

Data Analysis Techniques

Leadership Skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Manager, Biostatistics

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

We are currently seeking a Manager, Biostatistics to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager in Biostatistics at ICON, you will lead a team of biostatisticians in designing and analyzing clinical trial data to support regulatory submissions and ensure the successful development of innovative therapies. Your expertise will be essential in guiding statistical methodologies and ensuring high-quality data analysis across projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Overseeing the statistical design and analysis of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices.
• Leading and mentoring a team of biostatisticians, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide statistical input into study protocols, analysis plans, and final reports.
• Reviewing and validating statistical deliverables, ensuring accuracy and clarity in reporting results.
• Staying updated on industry trends and advancements in biostatistics and contributing to the continuous improvement of statistical processes.

Your Profile:

• Master's or PhD degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in biostatistics within clinical research, with a proven track record of successful project management.
• Strong knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SAS, R) and data analysis techniques relevant to clinical trials.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex statistical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

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 maximize 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 site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.

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