Principal Statistician - United Kingdom - PHASTAR

Description

Overview

THE COMPANY

Phastar is a multiple award-winning global biometric Contract Research Organization (CRO) that is accredited as an outstanding company to work for by Best Companies. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations to provide the expertise and processes to manage and deliver on time, quality biostatistics, programming, data management and data science services. With offices across the UK, US, Germany, Denmark, Kenya, Australia, India, China and Japan, Phastar is the second largest specialized biometrics provider globally, and the largest in the UK.

Our unique approach to data analysis, "The Phastar Discipline", has led us to build a reputation for outstanding quality. With this as our core focus, we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality and technical expertise to join our team.

WHY PHASTAR

Accredited as an outstanding company to work for, Phastar is committed to employee engagement, workplace satisfaction and ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, involvement in developing company-wide initiatives, structured training and development plans, and a truly supportive, fun and friendly environment.

What's more, when you join our team, Phastar will plant a tree in your honour, as one of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. So, not only would you get your dream job, you'll also be helping to save the planet

THE ROLE

We are delighted to announce that the demand for our Internal Reporting Project team is growing, therefore we are looking for another experienced Statistician to join our highly-skilled and reputable team. This role is a new position and involves supporting one of our fantastic pharmaceutical clients - focusing on oncology studies.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a growing CRO that is recognised for its continuous learning and development opportunities, whilst also gaining direct experience of working with a global high-profile pharmaceutical client.

As a Principal Statistician, you will hold a combined project leadership and hands-on technical statistics role. You will lead assigned studies, ensuring they are delivered to optimal quality, on time and on budget and be a key contributor within the team.

Specifically working on clinical trials; the successful candidate will be responsible for producing and validating complex outputs to excellent quality whilst adhering to deliverable timelines, producing and reviewing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), protocols and other pertinent study documentation. They will act as Lead Statistician within a reporting team environment, being responsible for statistical aspects of reporting out study results. In addition, they will also work as a Global Lead Statistician across multiple studies, overseeing more junior Leads and supporting regulatory interactions. They will be involved in preparing randomisation schedules and acting as the unblinded Statistician on reporting teams, as well as acting as a Statistical Consultant to pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies if required. The individual will have an excellent team work ethos and willingness to help others - as well as possess strong interpersonal and soft skills. The role may offer line management responsibilities if required.

This position is remote (although can be office based or hybrid, depending on your location).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Statisticians and Programmers to manipulate, summarise and analyse clinical trial data using a variety of statistical methods
• Project manage assigned studies including allocating staff, predicting and planning resources
• Prepare and review study documentation including protocols and statistical analysis plans
• Advise, mentor and teach internal and external Statisticians with regards to statistical and data analysis methods
• Liaise with clients to propose alternatives or additional analyses if needed
• Initiate projects/ideas for furthering statistical research
• Function as a study expert across multiple studies, helping to clarify details on analysis methods for the internal Phastar team
• Ensure the team meets the highest quality standards and follows the principles detailed in Phastar's internal procedures
• Maintain a positive and engaging client relationship with regards to statistical issues

Qualifications

• Educated to PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics or a related discipline
• Experience within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry to have a good awareness of clinical trial issues, design, and implementation (essential)
• Previous experience performing statistical analysis using SAS
• Familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements
• Experience of writing SAPs, protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with a broad range of people across different functions
• Oncology experience would be beneficial, but is not essential

APPLY NOW

With the world's eyes focused on clinical trial data, this is a fantastic time to join an award-winning specialized biometric CRO that is renowned for its technical expertise, outstanding quality and cutting-edge data science techniques. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, structured training and development plans, continuous learning opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. We're committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance, within a supportive, fun and friendly working environment.

Should you feel that you have the right skill set and motivations for this position, please apply Please note that we are considering candidates located anywhere in the UK as this role can be carried out remotely.

Phastar is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all.

Important notice to Employment businesses/Agencies

Phastar does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Phastar's Head of Talent Acquisition to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Phastar. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and Phastar. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of Phastar. Phastar shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.