Principal Scientist II/Senior Principal Scientist Preclinical Statistician

Novartis Farmacéutica; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented statistician to join their innovative Preclinical Statistics team in Cambridge, MA. This role offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge research in Biomedical Science, providing statistical support for preclinical studies and contributing to the development of new methodologies. You will collaborate with diverse project teams, ensuring the integration of robust statistical approaches into research processes. If you have a passion for statistics and a desire to make a real impact in the pharmaceutical field, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while helping to shape the future of patient care.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics required; Master's with experience may be considered.
• 3+ years for Principal Scientist II; 5-6+ years for Senior Principal Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and project teams on statistical methodologies.
• Provide statistical support for preclinical studies and develop automated solutions.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Biostatistics

Communication Skills

Programming (R, SAS, Python)

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics

Master's Degree with Relevant Experience

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Job ID REQ-10036324

Jan 28, 2025

USA

Summary

#LI-Hybrid

Multiple positions available.

This position will be located in Cambridge, MA USA and will not be located remotely.

We are building a novel preclinical statistics function within our Data Science and Modeling and Simulation team in PK Sciences which is part of Translational Medicine. We are seeking a statistician for our Preclinical Statistics team, who can independently support one of our key disease areas. This role engages with scientists, project teams, and disease areas across Biomedical Research.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboration: Work closely with scientists, project teams, and disease areas to integrate statistical methodologies into research and development processes.
• Cross-Functional Representation: Represent preclinical statistics on cross-functional teams to provide effective statistical consideration and collaborate closely with scientists across Biomedical Research.
• Statistical Support: Provide expert statistical support for preclinical studies, from experimental design to robust data analysis and interpretation.
• Innovation: Contribute to the development and application of innovative statistical techniques.
• Statistical Approaches: Ensure and implement statistically sound approaches for the design, analysis, reporting, and interpretation of exploratory and regulatory preclinical studies.
• Automation Development: Develop automated solutions.
• Mentorship: Potentially mentor junior statisticians at the Senior Principal Scientist level.

Education: PhD required in Statistics or Biostatistics or related field strongly preferred. Master's degree with additional relevant experience may be considered.

Experience:

• At the Principal Scientist II level - 3 plus years experience in statistics, with relevant knowledge in biology, pharmacology and toxicology.
• For Senior Principal Scientist - 5-6 plus years of experience in preclinical statistics, with a strong working knowledge in biology, pharmacology and toxicology.

Technical Skills: Expertise in statistical software and programming languages (e.g., R, SAS, Python).

Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Innovation: Demonstrated ability to drive methodological innovation and apply advanced statistical techniques to complex problems.

Industry Experience: Prior experience working in pharma or biotech preferred. Drug discovery relevant knowledge in Oncology or Cardiometabolic Diseases is a plus.

This is a dual level posting. The final level and title of the offer role would be determined by the hiring team based on the skills, experience & capabilities required to perform the role at the level the role has been offered.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

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Division: Biomedical Research

Business Unit: Pharma Research

Location: USA

State: Massachusetts

Site: Cambridge (USA)

Company / Legal Entity: U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.