Principal Statistician (Bayesian clinical trials)

Hireful Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit scientific organization is seeking a Principal Statistician to support the delivery of critical care research through innovative Bayesian trial design. The role offers an annual salary of £55–£62k, a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development, and a generous benefits package including enhanced pension and holiday options.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Life assurance

Flexible working

Interest-free season ticket loan

Enhanced pension scheme

Sick pay enhancements

Maternity/adoption pay enhancements

Employee assistance programme

Access to health & wellbeing benefits

Support for academic/professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Bayesian trial design and analysis.
• Ability to lead the design of future Bayesian trials.
• Familiarity with clinical trials and critical care research.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical expertise for critical care research trials.
• Lead the design and analysis of Bayesian clinical trials.
• Participate in the National Audit Programme for intensive care.

Skills

Statistical expertise

Bayesian methods

Analytical skills

Job description

Location: Hybrid - offices in central London and home
Salary: Principal Statistician: £55–£62k (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Start: As soon as possible

Closing date: When filled

Our client is an independent, not-for-profit, scientific organisation. Their work helps improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a UKCRC-registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) that is designing and delivering cutting-edge clinical trials employing frequentist and Bayesian methods in adaptive and platform trial designs. They are looking for a Principal Statistician to provide statistical expertise in Bayesian trial design and analysis to support the delivery of our portfolio of critical care research, including the recently funded PIVOTAL platform trial in paediatric intensive care, and to lead the design of future Bayesian trials. The role will also include the opportunity for involvement in their National Audit Programme, which delivered high-profile analyses reporting on intensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What you’ll get in return

In addition to an annual salary you will also have access to a benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year);
• life assurance;
• flexible working (expectation of at least 2 days per week in the office);
• interest-free season ticket loan;
• enhanced pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution;
• enhanced sick pay;
• enhanced maternity/adoption pay;
• employee assistance programme;
• access to a range of benefits and discounts focused on Health & Wellbeing, Family, Technology and Exercise & Fitness;
• support with further academic/professional development.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and the advert will be closed when an appointment is made, therefore please do not delay in applying.

“They are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships."

Our client is an independent, scientific, not-for-profit organisation.

Their vision is that all critically ill people receive appropriate, timely and optimal care and achieve best outcomes.

Their mission is to improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and data services conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them.

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