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Ref: DEV469
Region: North West England 
Job: Category Scientific R&D - Global Development  
Specialism: Statistics  
Department: Global Clinical Development  
Band/Grade: C  
Closing date for applications:  11 August 2006 
 
  
Description

This is a 12 month fixed term contract position to be located at Alderley
Park, Cheshire, for one year.

* Work with the Biostatistics Director to assist in the planning, monitoring
and delivery of global improvement plans 
* Enhance the statistical systems tools and processes for statistical
design, analysis, exploitation and interpretation of data
* Increase the capability of Biostatistics  
* Participate in specific technical and statistical programming projects to
support the capability development of global Biostatistics to enable the
delivery of high quality statistical contributions to clinical development.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

* Work with Biostatstics Director, Statisticians, Programmers and
Development Information Systems to evaluate systems, tools and processes  
* Work with Biostatistics Action team and Improvement project leaders to
monitor delivery of global and UK improvement projects and identify issues
and steps to mitigate risks 
* Participate in statistical and statistical computing projects to deliver
tools and approaches that can be utilised by statisticians supporting
projects 
* Effectively communicate project status to wider team and senior managers. 

Minimum Requirements - Education and Experience

The successful applicant will ideally have the following qualifications and
knowledge:
 
Qualifications

* BSc in Mathematics or Statistics 
and 
* Post-graduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in Statistics, or 3 years'
experience in the analysis of clinical trial data

Knowledge

* Statistical Methodology
* Statistical/Mathematical programming

Skills & Capabilities 

Skills

* Strong organisational skills and project management skills (desirable) 
* Proactive and able to network effectively 
* Application of statistical techniques to clinical study design, analysis
and intrepretation  
* Able to communicate statistical concepts to non-statisticians both
verbally and in writing  
* Ability to influence colleagues  
* Presentation of statistical results and issues

Assessment Capabilities

* Influencing - Draws upon appropriate influencing styles to secure positive
outcomes in relation to plans or proposals, ensuring decisions align to
Company objectives. 
* Team Working - Actively participates as part of a team, encouraging and
supporting others to ensure the achievement of team goals.  Adapts role
within team as required.  
* Analytical Thinking - Logically breaks problems down into their essential
elements, identifying and analysing data to diagnose and develop an
appropriate solution.  
* Flexibility - Adapts positively to changes in tasks or environment,
maintaining enthusiasm and effectiveness, regarding change as an opportunity
for learning and growth.  
* Concern for People - Actively anticipates and responds to the feelings,
needs and concerns of others.  
* Concern for Standards - Pursues high standards of performance in line with
the organisation's objectives assumes own standards of excellence.  
* Delivery Focus - Demonstrates focus, initiative and tenacity to achieve
goals and objectives, using experience and judgement to make decisions and
overcome barriers.
 
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