JOB TITLE: BIOSTATISTICIAN, Contract role for premier Pharma, based in
Switzerland - Ref FW 10967
LOCATION / AREA: Europe / Switzerland / French-Swiss border region /
German-Swiss border region / Basel
SUMMARY OF ROLE: One of the top Pharmaceutical companies in the world
requires a Contract Biostatistician for six months, at their headquarters
in Switzerland, based near the borders of both France and Germany. The
role holder will be responsible for all statistical tasks for assigned
clinical trials in the CVM therapeutic area. This may include: protocol
writing, analysis planning and reporting, exploratory analyses,
publication support, and statistical consultation.
CLIENT INFORMATION: Our client, one of the world's top five
pharmaceutical providers, is one of the crème de la crème of the
pharmaceutical industry, and known as a leading name in the discovery,
development and marketing of innovative pharmaceutical products which cure
diseases, ease suffering and enhance the quality of life. Operating in
140 countries worldwide, they offer a wide range of pharmaceutical
products and services within the fields of primary care, oncology,
transplantation, ophthalmics and mature products; with key values which
include teamwork, collaboration, open communication and mutual respect
enabling them to maintain the highest performance standards.
JOB ROLE: The Biostatistician will report to the Programme Statistician
and/or the Group Head Biostatistics. Principal responsibilities of this
role include all statistical tasks for assigned clinical trials in the CVM
therapeutic area, including:
§ Protocol writing, analysis planning and reporting, exploratory
analyses, publication support, and statistical consultation.
§ Coordinating study tasks with other statisticians and statistical
programmers.
§ Ensuring timeliness and adequate quality of all statistical
deliverables.
§ Following processes and adhering to Company and project standards
as well as Health Authority requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
§ Minimum MSc in statistics
§ At least 5 years experience in pharmaceutical development and
clinical research
§ Strong statistical skills and knowledge of clinical trials
methodology: experience with analysis planning and reporting of clinical
trials
§ Strong SAS skills
§ Experience in Cardiovascular & Metabolism is desirable
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
§ Fluent in English, good oral and written communication skills
§ Good team player
§ High degree of autonomy in performing assigned duties
§ Able to establish personal relationships with personnel from other
line functions
§ Experience with intercultural teams
BENEFITS OF THE ROLE: This is a wonderful opportunity to use your
statistical skills within one of the world's giants in the pharmaceutical
industry. You will be based in the heart of Europe, within driving
distance of many leading destinations, and in a multi-cultural working
environment where teamwork and mutual respect is of key importance. Our
client is known for their generous remunerations and compensation and
benefits packages that are designed to attract and motivate employees to
contribute to their success.
If you think you fit the bill, email your CV to: natalie@fforde-
management.com, speak to Natalie Fforde on +44 (0)1273 222969 or write to
us at Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PD Fax: +44 (0)1273
325350. If you prefer a different kind of role, call for a confidential
chat about your personal career needs.
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clinical research and biotechnology sectors, priding itself on a glowing
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KEY WORDS: BIOSTATISTICIAN / CLINICAL STATISTICIAN / STATISTICIAN /
STATISTICS / BIOSTATISTICS / CLINICAL TRIALS / CVM / CARDIOVASCULAR /
METABOLISM / MSC / PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT / CLINICAL RESEARCH / SAS /
SAS PROGRAMMING
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