Statistical Scientist (Statistician)

General Information

Job Advert Title Statistical Scientist (Statistician)
Location United Kingdom
Function/Business Area Research
Employment Class Missing req details TBC
Description
Statistical Scientist (Statistician)

The Opportunity:

You will contribute to the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials/observational studies under the supervision of a more senior Statistician. You will also act as a Methodology Statistician independently validating the execution of routine common statistical technique and identifying situations where novel techniques may be appropriate.

You are expected to complete routine tasks with an appropriate level of independence and in accordance with the project direction and standards. For more complex tasks, the position works under the supervision of a more senior Statistician.

Hybrid Working:

At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

Key Activities for this role:

• Contributes to the efficient planning, execution and reporting of clinical or observational studies, post hoc, HTA, regional, PK-PD or Biomarkers analyses with an appropriate level of independence
• Authors / reviews: synopsis, protocol, statistical analysis plans (SAP), Case Report Forms (CRF), Data Validation Plans, tables listings and figure (TLF) specifications
  Performs statistical analyses in accordance with protocol, SAP, good statistical practice, and available regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborates with other study team members (e.g. programmer, data manager, clinical study manager, study medical lead) influencing team members from all disciplines on statistical design, analysis and methodology topics
  Develops expertise beyond statistics by researching medical literature, understands clinical, regulatory, and commercial landscape and builds an adequate network with academic, regulators and industry peers
• Contributes to clinical study reports, other reports or publications by providing statistical interpretation of the results.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• PHD with few years or Masters in Biostatistics with substantial years’ experience in applying statistical methods in biomedical research, Pharma, CRO, Academia or Healthcare industry
• Good knowledge and skills in R required, knowledge of SAS preferred.
• Working experience on Oncology (therapeutic area) and clinical trials/studies.

Education:

• PhD or Masters in Biostatistics, Statistics/related scientific field Marketing. or equivalent.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent role based in United Kingdom and with Hybrid working environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.