Principal Statistician - London, United Kingdom - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Competitive benefits package, Remote working, Supportive & Inclusive environment.

Your new company
Have you always wanted to work in a world-leading clinical research organisation where patients are put at the centre of everything you do?
At this company their employees are at the core of their culture and the main contributor behind their success.

Working in an environment where there is a passion to succeed and professional development is encouraged, the career progression opportunities areunlimited.

They are renowned to make a direct impact on society and have bettered life across the globe.

You'll be taken into an environment where talented people can show case their work and make a significant difference towards scientific history and people'slives.

From this you have the chance to join an experienced team of statisticians as Principal Statistician. If you thrive in an environment where you provide support to senior management on the department budget management, project metrics and resourcing needs, thisis the right role for you

Your new role

The Biostatistics and Programming department is responsible for the statistical aspects of clinical trials including experimental design, statistical programming/analysis and reporting.

This position manages the activities of Statisticians with an aim of meetingdepartmental goals. They will also manage the technical development of Statisticians and provide support and drive departmental initiatives. The role also includes functioning at a senior technical level on projects as required.

Responsibilities:

Management of the assigned line reports with regard to providing leadership for their effective development and high quality delivery of projects
Provide support to senior management on the department budget management, project metrics and resourcing needs
For Statisticial technical expertise, provide input into the following areas:
Manage the statistical input to study design, analysis and reporting
Collaboration with medical scientists in the design of clinical studies and the development of study protocols.
Ensuring appropriate analysis procedures are used in statistical analyses
Study reports accurately describe statistical methods and results of analyses
Reviewing and approving statistical analysis plans, statistical analyses and study reports
Provides input to the company and client clinical and regulatory departments on statistical issues relating to client regulatory submissions. Responds to statistical questions raised by regulatory agencies and assists clients with statistical aspects ofregulatory agency negotiations.
Assist staff members with the identification of outofscope work and work with Contracts and Proposals to secure additional project funding
Prepares and approves research proposals and budgets to provide statistical consulting and to conduct statistical analyses for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, computer, and manufacturing industries. As needed, participates in proposal defensemeetings and makes presentations at marketing meetings with prospective clients.
In conjunction with colleagues in other locations, as needed
Organises and conducts regular departmental meetings
Represents Biostatistics at interdepartmental meetings
Maintenance of professional currency and a position of respect within the Pharmaceutical Industry including investigation of new software and attendance at appropriate meetings and courses.

What you'll need to succeed

Masters degree (or local equivalent) in biostatistics, statistics, or related field (required)
Ph.

D. degree (or local equivalent) in biostatistics, statistics, or related field (desirable).

Awareness of a broad range of Biostatistical techniques for example generalised linear models, nonparametric methods, analysis of binary/categorical data, survival data etc.
Proficient SAS programming skills.
Ability to critically review data.
Strong skills in organizing, planning, problem solving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and team player. Ability to interface with all levels both internally and externally.

What you'll get in return