JOB TITLE:   SENIOR BIOSTATISTICIAN (Epidemiology) for premier global CRO, 
France - Ref FW 11339

LOCATION / AREA:  Europe / France / Central France / Northern France / 
Paris / Orleans

SUMMARY OF ROLE:  Leading global contract research organisation is seeking 
a Senior Biostatistician
to perform and coordinate statistical analyses in France for late-phase 
studies (IIIb, IV, observational / epidemiological / outcomes research 
studies, registries), based in Orléans or Paris.  The successful candidate 
must be a member of the EEA.

CLIENT INFORMATION:   Headquartered in the USA, our client is one of the 
largest contract research organisations (CRO) in the world, and has long 
been recognised for excellence in the broad range of life science services 
they offer in major and emerging healthcare markets around the globe.  For 
the last twenty years, it has supplied a broad range of services to the 
biopharmaceutical, and medical device industries, managing even the 
largest of global trials and research programmes including HIV/AIDS trials 
involving more than 45,000 patients worldwide. With over 5,100 employees 
around the globe, who represent the widest possible range of therapeutic 
experience and knowledge, it aims to be the premier world provider for the 
development of new medical therapies. 

JOB ROLE:   Under the responsibility of the Europe Manager of Late-Phase 
Statistics, principal tasks and responsibilities include:
·	Coordinating the activities of the statistical team in France. 
·	Taking charge of the quality control of the statistical data 
delivered by the team. 
·	Performing or supervising complex statistical analyses and 
creating or providing input to statistical reports - usually in English 
(software: SAS).
·	Cooperating with other biostatistical and company departments to 
optimise the global efficiency. 
·	Acting as a proactive advisor for all types of analysis 
(biostatistics, epidemiology, outcomes research) during the proposal 
process as well as during the project life cycle.
·	Defining strategies and evaluating the statistical resources 
needed to meet the defined goals. 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:  
·	Degree in Biostatistics. 
·	Significant experience in biostatistics in pharmaceutical industry 
and/or a CRO.
·	Significant additional qualification in at least one of the 
following fields
Ø	Epidemiology,  especially pharmaco-epidemiology
Ø	Outcomes research
Ø	Health economics
·	Excellent French and English language skills, (written and verbal) 
are mandatory. 

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:  This is a very important role for one of the 
world's foremost CROs who offer the broadest possible range of career 
development opportunities in the pharma industry.  Our client encourages 
resourcefulness, conscientiousness and leadership from each employee and 
will recognise and reward your excellence in performance. You will join a 
culturally diverse and flexible work environment that's exciting and 
varied that will allow you to achieve a quality work/life balance while 
earning an excellent salary together comprehensive benefits which include 
healthcare, pension and a relocation package for the right candidate.
If you think you fit the bill, email your CV to: david@fforde-
management.com, speak to David Heath on +44 (0)1273 222961 or write to us 
at Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PD Fax: (0)44 (0)1273 325350.  
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