Senior Statistical Analyst

Warman O'Brien; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Very competitive benefits package

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Warman O'Brien seeks a Senior Statistical Analyst (RWE) to join their Real World Evidence strategy & analytics team. The role can be remote or office-based across the UK/Europe, focusing on observational and real-world evidence studies for multiple indications.

The candidate will develop analysis plans, perform SAS analyses, and create tables, listings and figures, while acting as a project lead and supporting client interactions in a dynamic CRO setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Statistician or SAS Programmer.
• Experience in CRO/pharma/academic settings.
• Proficiency in SAS Data step with conditional logic, merges and concatenation.
• Experience using macros and arrays for repetitive tasks.
• Experience with descriptive statistics procedures.
• Experience using SAS ODS to control output.
• Proficiency in basic to advanced statistical analyses.
• Real world study experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical analysis plans and perform analyses per study specs and regulatory requirements.
• Produce tables, listings, and figures for studies, manuscripts, and abstracts.
• Lead projects and engage with clients on deliverables.
• Drive process improvements to streamline workflows and add value to client projects.
• Develop deliverables such as project reports and outputs with oversight.
• Write methods and results sections for final reports and publications.
• Communicate with clients and investigators as needed.
• Present at technical conferences when appropriate.

Skills

SAS programming

Statistical analysis

SAS data step

Macros & arrays

ODS outputs

Advanced statistics

Clinical trial experience

Education

Master’s degree or PhD

Tools

SAS/Graph

Job description

Senior Statistical Analyst (RWE) – Global CRO – Remote or Office Based – UK/Europe

APPLICANTS WITH PHARMA BACKGROUND NEED ONLY APPLY

We have partnered with this leading, global CRO, who are looking for a Senior Statistical Analyst within their Real World Evidence strategy & analytics team - (office or Home based) to join their dynamic and exciting team, where you will be dedicated to working on observational and real world evidence based trials for a number of indications.

As the Senior Statistical Analyst, you will develop statistical analysis plans and perform statistical analysis on assigned projects in accordance with study specifications, applicable guidelines, regulatory requirements and SOPs. In addition, you will be responsible for producing the tables, listings and figures for studies, manuscripts and abstracts, as well as operating in a client facing role and act as a project lead across the team.

You will be expected to recognize the importance of and build a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to the business and meeting clients’ needs.

Location:

Office based, or home based across the UK or Europe

Role Responsibilities:

• Supports study start-up activities (e.g. reviews, comments on and contributes to study design, protocols, case report forms).
• Writes statistical methods sections of study protocols including sample size and power calculations with oversight.
• Supports development of statistical analysis plans and develops table shells.
• Reviews database specifications and leads initial review of raw variables and develops written specifications for derived variables from oral descriptions.
• Programs basic statistical procedures and specialized statistical procedures (e.g., repeated measures, survival analysis, etc.) and/or SAS/Graph.
• Develops complex macros for use by the group.
• Develops deliverables, such as project reports and outputs, graphs, and tables with oversight.
• Writes methods and results sections of final reports and publications such as abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts, with oversight.
• Communicates with the client or investigator as needed.
• May participate in professional activities including presentations at technical conferences (e.g. SAS meetings, ISPOR) with oversight.

Person Specification:

• Master’s or PhD
• 5+ years of experience as a Statistician or SAS Programmer
• Prior clinical industry experience in either CRO, pharmaceutical, or academic/site setting
• Proficient in SAS Data step with simple and complex conditional statements and variable creation, merges and concatenation
• Experience using macros and arrays for repetitive tasks.
• Experience using descriptive statistics procedures for summarizing, restructuring, and outputting data.
• Experience using SAS Output Delivery System to control output from statistical procedures.
• Proficient in performing analyses using basic through advanced statistical procedures.
• Prior real world study experience is preferred, but not required.

They offer:

• Flexible working options
• Very competitive benefits package
• Supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives for you and your family

What is in it for you?

• Interesting and innovative projects
• Collaborative and inspirational working environment / atmosphere
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Be challenged in a fast-paced team environment that is collaborative in performing biostatistical analyses and statistical programming.
• Development opportunities and mentoring at all levels enable you to progress your long-term career in the direction you choose.
• Work – life balance
• WFH or office based.