Dear ALLSTAT,


JOB TITLE:  EXPERT STATISTICAL METHODOLIGIST IN CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT, 
Switzerland

SUMMARY OF ROLE:  One of the world's top pharmaceutical providers requires 
an Expert Statistical Methodologist to work within Clinical Development at 
their international headquarters in Switzerland - based near the borders of 
both France and Germany.  The successful candidate will act as an expert 
consultant in statistical methodology (frequentist or Bayesian) to ensure 
that effective state of the art methods are used in support of clinical 
projects, by providing expertise and guidance to biostatisticians and 
through direct participation in clinical projects.

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:   Principal duties and responsibilities include:
·	Acting as an expert consultant in statistical methodology 
(frequentist or Bayesian) to ensure that effective state of the art methods 
are used in support of clinical projects, by providing expertise and 
guidance to biostatisticians and through direct participation in clinical 
projects.
·	Identifying and evaluating opportunities to improve and harmonise 
methodological procedures and technology within Biostatistics; conducting 
research in applied statistical methods as appropriate; and introducing 
innovative trial designs and analyses (frequentist or Bayesian). 
·	Initiating and leading global clinical innovation projects; 
proactively fostering the development of cutting-edge Bayesian or 
frequentist methodology in support of early and full clinical development, 
adaptive designs in phase II/III and decision making in a drug development 
programme. 
·	Providing focused expertise for the interpretation of results and 
ensuring appropriate advocacy with Health Authorities; identifying and 
evaluating new theoretical paradigms.  
·	Engaging in teaching and training activities for the Biostatistics 
staff.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
·	PhD in Statistics; outstanding knowledge in an area of applied 
statistics and experience in clinical/medical statistics and its 
application in clinical trials.
·	Basic knowledge of Bayesian Statistics.
·	A demonstrated extensive track record of statistical research and 
recent record of high-quality publications and presentations.
·	Proven skills in developing and implementing novel methods and 
innovative strategies in drug development projects.
·	Good knowledge of the drug development process and regulatory 
guidelines.
·	Good knowledge of statistical programming languages and techniques 
(SAS, S-PLUS, R, WinBUGS, would be a plus).

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:  This is an outstanding opportunity for an expert 
Statistician Consultant to use your skills in a key role on behalf of the 
cream of the cream in the pharmaceutical industry.  Our client is known to 
be dedicated to best practice in leadership, gives encouragement to 
innovation and creativity in its employees and offers a work culture of 
mutual respect, integrity and loyalty.  A very generous salary and benefits 
package that's designed to motivate and retain your services will be made 
available to you while living within driving distance of Italy, France, 
Germany and Austria holds lifestyle promise.

If you think you fit the bill, email your CV to: [log in to unmask], 
speak to Den Lowpetch on +44 (0)1273 222964 or write to us at Curtis House, 
34 Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PD Fax: +44 (0)1273 325350. 

Dr Den Lowpetch, DPhil MChem
Senior Account Manager
Fforde Management
Curtis House
34 Third Ave
Hove
BN3 2PD

Tel: 01273 722366
Direct Dial: 01273 222964
Mobile: 07976 25 19 19
Fax: 01273 325350
Email: [log in to unmask]