Lead Biostatistician

Thermo Fisher Scientific; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a lead biostatistician to join their Quantitative Sciences team. This role involves contributing statistical expertise for the design and analysis of clinical trials. Candidates should possess a master or doctorate in Statistics, with at least five years of experience, and be proficient in SAS and/or R. The position offers the flexibility of remote work, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic biotech environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with extensive benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Dynamic, rapidly growing work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in biostatistics, which may include doctoral research.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, implement and monitor statistical processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute with statistical expertise to the design and analysis of clinical trials.
• Collaborate with program partners and stakeholders to deliver statistical deliverables.
• Report to a franchise team leader within the Biostatistics and Statistical Modelling organisation.

Skills

Expertise in drug development

Advanced knowledge of biostatistics

Statistical software (SAS and/or R)

Collaboration skills with program partners

Communication of complex concepts in English

Ability to work autonomously

Team-player attitude

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Statistics or related field

Job description

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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

We are looking for a lead biostatistician, to join the team of biostatistics as part of Quantitative Sciences. The position can be based anywhere in EMEA, but preference would ideally be in Belgium. Remote working is possible.

Our client, a global mid-sized biotech company, focuses on developing innovative treatments for patients with autoimmune diseases. This fast-growing, international organization has a strong scientific foundation. If you're looking for a place where your work, in partnership with others, can have real impact—and where you're encouraged challenge yourself and contribute to breakthrough solutions , the could be a great fit.

Your role:

You contribute with your statistical expertise to the design and analysis of one or more clinical trials or the clinical development plan of one compound/program.

You will closely collaborate with program partners and stakeholders to deliver on the statistical deliverables for one or more clinical trials and contribute to HA submissions

You will report to a franchise team leader, within the Biostatistics and Statistical Modelling organisation

You will carry out functional responsibilities in accordance with applicable company guidelines and regulatory requirements

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

You have a master or doctorate ( degree in Statistics or related field with a minimum of 5 years experience (which may include doctoral research in field of biostatistics)

You have expertise in drug development, with a demonstrated track record of advanced knowledge of biostatistics and strong command of its application to clinical trials

Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, implement and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical trials

You are proficient in statistical software (SAS and/or R);

You are able to collaborate with program partners and stakeholders to deliver on the statistical deliverables for one or more clinical trials

You can clearly explain complex statistical concepts in written and spoken English

You are a team-player with focused attitude

You are able to work autonomously as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a dynamic surrounding of a fast growing biotech company with challenging timelines

What we offer:

Member of a cross-disciplinary team involved in clinical development of therapeutic antibodies

A work-environment in a human-sized, dynamic, rapidly growing biotech company

Next to a competitive salary with extensive benefits, we offer you the chance to grow and be a part of a team driven by creativity, innovation and science.

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!