Senior Biostatistician

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a highly experienced Lead Biostatistician for a long-term contract. The role involves providing expert statistical leadership on clinical trial projects, supporting study design, and ensuring statistical integrity throughout all phases of the trial process. Candidates should have extensive experience in the industry, particularly with Phase II and III trials.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Lead Biostatistician in pharmaceuticals.
• Strong understanding of ICH guidelines.
• Experience of Phase II and Phase III clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Develop protocols and input on trial design.
• Lead statistical analysis for multiple studies.
• Ensure statistical integrity of study reports.

Skills

Statistical methodologies

Clinical trial design

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Job description

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We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Biostatistician for a long-term contract engagement to provide expert statistical leadership on clinical trial projects.

You'll be supporting study design, protocol development, and all other statistical aspects of clinical trials.

Responsibilities:

• Develop protocols, providing input on trial design and reporting's statistical, scientific, and operational aspects.
• Implement novel statistical methods and innovative trial designs in collaboration with Project Statisticians.
• Lead statistical analysis and reporting for multiple studies, including statistical deliverable meetings and exploratory analyses.
• Oversee biostatistics deliverables for assigned trials, ensuring timely and high-quality results.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, explaining statistical concepts to non-statisticians.
• Ensure statistical integrity of study reports, adhering to internal standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Support statistical programming implementation and QC.
• Present statistical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Lead Biostatistician within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of statistical methodologies, clinical trial design, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH guidelines).
• Proven ability to lead statistical aspects of clinical trials from planning to reporting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience of Phase II and Phase III is essential

This is a long-term contract opportunity. Please apply if interested