Statistical Scientist (Statistician)

Astellas Pharma Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Astellas Pharma Inc. is looking for a Statistical Scientist to support the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials and observational studies. This role emphasizes independent work on routine tasks while collaborating with senior staff on complex analyses, making a significant impact on patient-centric research. The position offers a hybrid working environment to balance work and home life and requires a PhD or Masters in Biostatistics or related fields, along with proficiency in R.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Some experience or substantial applied experience in biomedical research.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and statistical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, execution, and reporting of studies.
• Perform statistical analyses following protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines on statistical design.

Skills

Proficiency in R

Knowledge of SAS

Experience in Oncology

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Masters in Biostatistics

Job description

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Statistical Scientist (Statistician)

About Astellas: At Astellas, we are a progressive health partner committed to delivering value and outcomes where needed. We focus on innovative science, initially targeting areas with the greatest potential and developing solutions for high patient need, including rare, under-served, life-threatening, or life-limiting diseases. We collaborate directly with patients, healthcare professionals, and regulators to ensure our development activities are patient-centric and aligned with clinical needs. Our goal is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience, emphasizing Patient Centricity as a core principle.

We also work with regulatory authorities and payers to improve access to therapies, providing real-world evidence and insights to inform decisions that benefit patients and caregivers. Beyond medicines, we engage in initiatives to raise awareness, improve education, and enhance standards of care.

The Opportunity:

You will contribute to designing, analyzing, and reporting clinical trials and observational studies under supervision. You will validate routine statistical techniques and identify situations for novel methods. Routine tasks are expected to be completed independently, with complex tasks overseen by senior staff.

Hybrid Working:

We offer a flexible hybrid working model to balance work and home life, allowing in-office collaboration and remote work to maximize productivity.

Key Activities:

1. Contribute to planning, execution, and reporting of studies, including post hoc, HTA, regional, PK-PD, or Biomarkers analyses.
2. Author/review documents such as protocols, SAPs, CRFs, Data Validation Plans, and TLF specifications.
3. Perform statistical analyses following protocols, SAPs, and regulatory guidelines.
4. Collaborate with team members across disciplines on statistical design and methodology.
5. Develop expertise by researching literature, understanding clinical/regulatory landscapes, and networking.
6. Contribute to reports and publications by providing statistical interpretation.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• PhD with some experience or Masters in Biostatistics with substantial applied experience in biomedical research, pharma, CRO, academia, or healthcare.
• Proficiency in R required; knowledge of SAS preferred.
• Experience in Oncology and clinical trials/studies.

Education:

• PhD or Masters in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.

Additional Information:

This is a permanent role based in the United Kingdom with a hybrid working environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.