Senior Biostatistician

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Biostatistician for a long-term contract role. This position will focus on providing statistical leadership for clinical trials, including study design and protocol development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and be able to communicate complex statistical concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Lead Biostatistician in pharmaceutical/biotech.
• Proven ability to lead statistical aspects of trials from planning to reporting.
• Experience in Phase II and Phase III clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Develop protocols and input on trial design and reporting.
• Lead statistical analysis and reporting for multiple studies.
• Oversee biostatistics deliverables, ensuring high-quality results.

Skills

Statistical methodologies

Clinical trial design

Regulatory requirements

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