Statistical Scientist

Astellas Pharma; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Statistician to contribute to the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master's in Biostatistics, experience applying statistical methods in biomedical research, and proficiency in SAS. This position offers a blend of home working and office presence in Addlestone, requiring candidates to be within a commutable distance. The role entails significant collaboration with various stakeholders, providing statistical insights and methodology expertise.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience applying statistical methods in biomedical research.
• Proficient in SAS and knowledge of R preferred.
• Some clinical trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, execution, and reporting of clinical studies.
• Author or review statistical analysis plans and data validation plans.
• Perform statistical analyses in accordance with protocol and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop expertise by researching medical literature and building a network.

Skills

SAS

Statistical methods

R

Education

PhD or Master’s in Biostatistics or related field

Job description

Astellas is a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focusing on areas of greatest potential and developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or underserved disease areas and in life‑threatening or life‑limiting conditions. We work directly with patients, doctors and health‑care professionals to ensure patient and clinical needs guide our development activities at every stage. Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword – it's a guiding principle. We believe all staff have a role in creating a patient‑centric culture and integrating patient awareness into everyday practices, regardless of role, team or division. We collaborate closely with regulatory authorities and payers to ensure access to new therapies, delivering insights and real‑world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their caregivers. Beyond medicines, we support stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and standards of care.

You will contribute to the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials/observational studies under the supervision of a senior Statistician. The position can also act as a Methodology Statistician validating routine statistical techniques and identifying situations where novel techniques may be appropriate. You are expected to complete routine tasks with a suitable level of independence and follow project direction and standards. For more complex tasks, you will work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, execution, and reporting of clinical or observational studies (post hoc, HTA, regional, PK‑PD, or Biomarkers) with an appropriate level of independence.
• Author or review synopsis, protocol, statistical analysis plans (SAP), case report forms (CRF), data validation plans, tables, listings, and figure (TLF) specifications.
• Perform statistical analyses in accordance with protocol, SAP, good statistical practice, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with programmers, data managers, clinical study managers, and study medical leads on statistical design, analysis, and methodology topics.
• Develop expertise beyond statistics by researching medical literature, understanding the clinical, regulatory, and commercial landscape, and building an adequate network with academic, regulatory, and industry peers.
• Contribute to clinical study reports, other reports, or publications by providing statistical interpretation of results.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Biostatistics (or related field) with several years of experience applying statistical methods in biomedical research, pharma, CRO, academia, or healthcare.
• Proficient in SAS; knowledge of R is preferred.
• Some clinical trial experience is a plus.
• Permanent role based in the United Kingdom. Requires a blend of home and at least once a quarter in the Addlestone office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must live within a commutable distance of the office.