Senior Statistical Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational Biotech client is seeking a Senior Clinical Genetics Lead based in the UK for a contract role. The successful candidate will develop a genomics strategy for therapeutic programs, lead research initiatives, and engage with clinical teams. This position requires a PhD in statistical genetics, extensive industry experience, and a proven track record in project leadership and stakeholder communication. Ideal for those passionate about driving scientific innovation in clinical trials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Management experience of internal and external contractor teams.
• Established reputation in the field with expertise in polygenic scores.

Responsibilities

• Develop a genomics strategy for a late-stage therapeutic program.
• Lead multi-functional teams and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Prepare study synopses and regulatory documents.

Skills

Statistical genetics

Genomic data analysis

Scientific communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD in statistical genetics

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***