Senior Statistician I

The Senior Statistician I has the necessary academic qualifications and sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to work independently on standard activities. More complex studies and analytical work will be guided by a more experienced statistician. Common activities include study-level support, including set-up, conduct, analysis, and reporting. Technical statistical projects can also be addressed.

Accountabilities:
Demonstrate independence in providing statistical support for standard design and interpretation of study data
• Under the guidance of a more experienced statistician, undertake the design and analysis of complex studies, and provide statistical support for broader programs, which may include preclinical studies, complex regulatory submissions or commercialization activities, and/or high-level internal governance committee interactions
• Under the guidance of a more experienced statistician, analyze internal and external information to inform design decisions and the development of decision criteria
• Apply modeling and simulation to inform study design, assess robustness of results, etc.
• Develop a Statistical Analysis Plan for study and/or project delivery
• Produce analysis, supporting graphics, and analysis tables for standard studies, such as in preclinical or clinical study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies, or publications
• Able to interpret, summarize, and communicate results of standard studies
• Contribute to the improvement of methodology and provide practical solutions for problems
• Apply statistical methodology to improve the process and delivery activities
• Contribute to the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Accountable for the quality of their statistical work; provide discipline-specific understanding, insight, and constructive challenge and self-aware of own development needs-

Essential Skills/Experience:
MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc
• Competent statistical programmer (SAS and R)
• Knowledge of key technical and regulatory requirements
• Experience of design, analysis, and reporting of preclinical or clinical studies in more than one setting
• Communication skills
• Collaboration and team working skills

Desirable Skills/Experience
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