Please find following details of new, permanent statistical vacancies at
GSK based at the Ware and Stevenage R&D sites (with flexiblility to
Tonbridge), Southeast England.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please follow the
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Minimum Requirements:
Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry is not essential,
however you will have a post-graduate qualification in statistics, or some
relevant experience in addition to a first degree with a large statistical
component.
Details:
Unique opportunities to enter the Pharmaceutical Industry
GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and
healthcare companies and the vision within our Statistical Sciences
department is to see statistical thinking as an integral part of the
decision making and knowledge gathering process within Research &
Development. To achieve this we are expanding our department and are
looking for enthusiastic applied statisticians to use and develop
statistical methods and promote their use throughout the non-clinical drug
discovery and development process.
In partnership with scientists working at the cutting edge of technology
you will provide statistical insight which creates greater understanding
and improved data-driven decision making. As part of a team of
statisticians, you will rapidly develop your statistical knowledge and
expertise over a wide variety of methodologies, including linear and non
linear modelling, design and analysis of experiments and multivariate
methods as they relate to the non-clinical drug discovery and development
process. For experienced applicants there will be opportunities for you to
take lead statistical roles within multidisciplinary groups as new
initiatives are developed for example in biotechnology and process
analytical technologies. You will need to enthusiastically and
knowledgeably promote your methods, maximising their benefit to our
business.
Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry is not essential,
however you will have a post-graduate qualification in statistics, or some
relevant experience in addition to a first degree with a large statistical
component. (To be considered for the more senior roles, you will
preferably have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.) You?ll
ideally have some experience of programming in a major statistical package
such as SAS or S-plus. Outstanding communication skills and the drive to
interact successfully with colleagues at all levels and influence
effective statistical practice will be a crucial element to this key role.
The role will offer you the opportunity to make a difference in the
discovery and development of new medicines.
Closing date for applications: 16th September 2005
You may apply for this position online ONLY via the following link:
http://careers.peopleclick.com/client_gsk/BU1/External_Pages_UK/newcandidate.asp?Source=ALL&JobID=76336
Thank you for taking the time and effort to apply for this role. Please
note that we will only contact you again if you are invited to interview.
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themselves and giving their ideas a chance to flourish. GSK is an equal
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