Principal Biostatistician

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We are currently looking for highly experienced Biostatisticians to join our growing structure of international FSP and FSO Services due to new trials and development of clients portfolio. Interesting studies, possibilities to adjust to your expectations as per clinical career development.

As a Principal Statistician you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Title: Principal Biostatistician 

Location: UK, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Hungary

Duties associated with the role include:

• Ability to perform Study Statistician role with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates strong statistical expertise with a good understanding of more complex design of experiments and inference methodologies (where applicable awareness / knowledge of Bayesian, Futility & Predictive Inference, Estimands, Missing Data etc.)
• Where required, ability to actively participate in matrix team meetings
• Applies standard processes to tasks, ensuring that deliverables are accurate, high quality and met according to agreed timelines
• Extensive working knowledge of GxP, ICH, and external regulations (as applicable)
• Quality Control (QC) of other people's work under supervision
• Under supervision:
  • Supports design, analysis and interpretation, uses a wide range of statistical approaches and/or applicable software to explore options
  • Authors analysis plans and prepares statistical inputs to key documents and presentation materials
  • Contributes to the development of statistical strategy at a study-level, which may be shared with stakeholders
  

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in statistics or biostatistics required
• Minimum of 8 years of biostatistical experience desired
• Clinical experience is mandatory
• Exhibit expertise in multiple statistical areas, the drug development process, SAS procedures and good programming practices.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with CDISC standards is desired
• Demonstrate ability to plan, supervise, implement and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical trials
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and other applicable legislation to successfully execute the clinical study
• Auto-immune and/or oncology clinical study background is a plus
• Experience in managing vendors is a plus
  

To show that you are appreciated in our team, you will be provided with:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others
  

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