Principal Statistician

Lifelancer; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Principal Statistician to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will lead statistical efforts for clinical trials, ensuring quality and timely deliverables while mentoring fellow statisticians. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a chance to work with top experts in the field, providing statistical consultancy and guidance on study design. The company prides itself on a supportive work environment that values flexibility, career progression, and a commitment to excellence in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. If you are passionate about statistics and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Home working allowance

Flexible working hours

25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional days holiday

Pension with Company matching

Private medical Scheme with Bupa

Free standard eye test every two years

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• MSc in Biostatistics or Statistics required.
• Strong statistical expertise and experience in clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistician for clinical trials, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Develop and validate statistical models and analyses based on study protocols.

Skills

Statistical expertise

Project management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

SAS programming

Education

MSc in Biostatistics or Statistics

Tools

SAS

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Statistician to join our growing team. The successful applicant will work as part of global teams, supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies across many therapeutic areas. Quanticate values quality first, integrity, care, people, commitment to delivery, and inspiration. As such, employees are offered flexible and friendly working conditions, competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for progression, in an environment where they are mixing with the very best experts in the field.

As Principal Statistician, you will be responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of statistical models and providing statistical support for clinical studies. You will serve as a Statistical Lead for large-scale clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, ensuring that all deliverables are achieved on time and to a high level of quality. You will lead Statistical Consultancy Projects, advising clients on all aspects of statistical trial design and conduct. Key to the role is the ability to provide face-to-face advice to clients on all elements of study design, whether frequentist or Bayesian in nature. Having experience of using simulation methods in trial design would be an advantage but not essential. Through all activities, you will also provide guidance and mentorship to other statisticians in the group.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as lead statistician for clinical trials including planning, analysing, and reporting, ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and to a high level of quality.
2. Develop and validate statistical models and analyses based on study protocols.
3. Write statistical analysis plans and reports.
4. Provide guidance and mentorship to other statisticians in the group.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop study protocols and ensure they meet regulatory requirements.
6. Potentially take line management responsibility for junior statisticians within the team.
7. Lead statistical consultancy projects as required, providing expert statistical advice on all statistical aspects of study design and conduct.
8. Perform ad hoc statistical duties as required.

Requirements

1. MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics or equivalent.
2. Strong statistical expertise with experience in clinical trials.
3. Experience in SAS programming.
4. Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
5. Strong project management and leadership skills with experience leading large-scale projects.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Willingness to travel when needed.

Benefits

1. Competitive Salary (Open to discussion based on experience)
2. Home working allowance
3. Flexible working hours
4. 25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays
5. Option to purchase additional days holiday
6. Pension with Company matching
7. Private medical Scheme with Bupa
8. Free standard eye test every two years
9. Employee Assistance Program – Available for employee and immediate family
10. 5, 10, 15 years of service recognition awards
11. Death in service scheme
12. Long Term Disability Insurance
13. Quanticate offers a variety of different learning development opportunities to help you progress (mentoring, coaching, e-learning, job shadowing)