Principal Statistician (Bayesian clinical trials)

hireful; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent not-for-profit scientific organization seeks a Principal Statistician to enhance critical care research through advanced statistical methodologies. The role involves designing and analyzing Bayesian trials, contributing to significant healthcare outcomes while permanently based in London, with flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Life assurance

Flexible working

Interest-free season ticket loan

Enhanced pension scheme up to 8% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Employee assistance programme

Access to health & wellbeing benefits

Support for academic/professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Bayesian trial design and analysis.
• Involvement in critical care research.
• Familiarity with adaptive and platform trial designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical expertise in Bayesian trial design.
• Lead the design of future Bayesian trials.
• Support delivery of the critical care research portfolio.

Skills

Bayesian methods

Statistical expertise

Clinical trials

Education

Advanced degree in statistics or related field

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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