Senior Statistical Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational Biotech client is seeking a Senior Clinical Genetics Lead for a contract role with remote working options in the UK. The candidate should have expertise in statistical genetics and experience in clinical trials to guide research in genomic data generation for enhanced therapeutic programs. Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing teams, and engaging with external stakeholders for effective data utilization and communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Established reputation in statistical genetics.
• Experience in leading research projects, particularly with clinical trial data.

Responsibilities

• Develop a genomics strategy for a late-stage therapeutic expansion programme.
• Lead a team to address business needs and deliver insights.
• Prepare regulatory documents and oversee publication strategy.

Skills

Statistical genetics

Problem solving

Scientific communication

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD in statistical genetics or related field

Job description

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PE Global are currently recruiting for a Senior Clinical Genetics Lead for a contract role with a leading multinational Biotech client based in London - Remote within the UK.

We’re looking for a candidate with a background in statistical genetics – i.e. analysing large-scale genomic data - and ideally previous experience working within a clinical trial environment. The role’s primary goal will be to drive the generation of WGS and other omics data within BioMarin’s clinical trials. This will require the candidate to have a strong scientific skillset, but also the ability to engage with the relevant clinical teams to ensure the right scientific questions are being asked in each trial and the right samples collected & data generated to answer them.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop a genomics strategy for a late-stage therapeutic expansion programme.

• Independently drive research within larger multi-functional teams/context, and make decisions while adapting to non-scientific implications and feedback.

• Lead a team of contracted scientists to define key questions around business needs/timelines, develop scientific approach to address needs, and deliver insights within complex and high urgency timelines.

• Communicate and contextualise findings to wider business, external stakeholders, and health authorities in order to influence thinking internally and externally.

• Prepare study synopses, protocols, study reports and regulatory documents to support development process.

• Develop publication strategy and oversee manuscript writing.

Requirements

• PhD in statistical genetics or a related field and 5+ years of experience working in pharmaceutical industry.

• Established reputation in the field of statistical genetics – with a recognised expertise in building and deployment of polygenic scores.

• Experience independently leading research projects, particularly those using clinical trial data or other regulated setting.

• Management experience of internal team members or teams of external contractors.

• The ability to engage with internal and external partners to understand and identify key scientific questions and influence opinions.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders or academic collaborators.

• A clear track-record of communicating science through publications and conference presentations, and to senior leadership to facilitate high priority business decisions.

• Strong critical, scientific, and strategic thinking skills; Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***