Statistical Methodology Lead - Slough, United Kingdom - UCB S.A.

UCB S.A.

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Slough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a
Statistical Methodology Lead who is curious, ambitious, and innovative, to join us in
our Statistical Sciences and Innovation (SSI) team to be based in one our Research and Developent hubs in the UK, Belgium, Germany or US
.

About the role

You will be providing leadership across therapy areas and practices and driving the implementation of innovative statistical methods that will help accelerate the development process.

Who you'll work with

You will report directly into Head of Centre of Excellence for Statistical Sciences and Innovation (CESI) and work closely with other key business units as well as the wider Statistics team.

What you'll do

Lead the development, assessment and introduction of new statistical technology and methodology, including statistical modelbased drug development approaches using frequentist and/or Bayesian methodologies.
Perform as a highly competent and experienced senior level biostatistician by functioning as a technical resource and internal statistical consultant across therapy areas, and as a coach/mentor to SSI and GED staff.
Conduct or supervise, advanced statistical analyses to address complex design problems across therapy areas, for instance, performing complex simulations to determine sample size and power considerations for different study design options.
Communicate complex issues in nontechnical language by using visuals, simulations and other illustrative techniques.
Effectively lead crossfunctional or multidisciplinary groups and use technical expertise to proactively influence business decisions.
Provide statistical sciences training to UCB employees from different disciplines on advanced statistical concepts
Explore opportunities to represent UCB by active participation in external professional/technical forums.
Review and approve abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts for publication and ensures accuracy of all biostatistical aspects of such documents.

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following
education, experience
and
skills

Minimum requirements for a MSc and PhD
Strong Experience needed with advances statistical methodology including Bayesian approaches
Ability to demonstrate record of methodological publications
Excellent communication in English both written and verbal
Good knowledge of SAS or R programming
Excellent knowledge in visualisation and simulation techniques
Sound knowledge of ICH guideline and the understanding of regulatory requirements from main health authorities such as EMA, FDA and PMDA

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work for us?
At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients.

We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected and has equitable opportunities to do their best work.

We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees or our planet.

Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

Learn more about sustainability at UCB and how it is integrated into our business approach.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/colour/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.