JOB TITLE: BIOSTATISTICS GROUP HEAD, BU Oncology, based in Switzerland -
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SUMMARY OF ROLE: This is a scientific and operational management role for
a leading, global pharmaceutical company, based in Switzerland near the
French border. The successful candidate will lead and develop
statisticians in his/her group, while managing a part of a portfolio of
projects in some cases globally, and ensure high quality, innovative and
effective statistical support to clinical development projects.
CLIENT INFORMATION: Our client is one of the crème de la crème of the
pharmaceutical industry, operating in 140 countries worldwide and offering
a wide range of pharmaceutical products and services within the fields of
primary care, oncology, transplantation, ophthalmics and mature products.
In its consumer health division, it deals primarily with OTC drugs, animal
health, medical nutrition, infants and babies. In 2003, its group sales
increased by 19%. It is one of the world's top five pharmaceutical
providers.
JOB ROLE: Major activities are:
§ Scientific and operational management of parts of a portfolio of
projects, in some cases globally.
§ Ensuring high quality contributions to drug development and
commercialization in the TA area, including implementation of innovative
methods.
§ Contributing to the development of the B&SR organization through
his/her leadership role on the management team.
§ Efficient resource management within his/her group.
§ Managing quality, timeliness, efficiency, and high scientific
standards for group. Ensuring deliverables comply with B&SR, TA and
regulatory guidelines globally.
§ Establishing and maintaining sound working relationships with
partners and customers.
§ Challenging and reviewing (e.g. CDP review, significant protocols
and analyses).
§ Ensuring high quality Health Authority interactions and external
relations.
§ Recruiting talent, coaching and developing reports on site.
§ As appropriate, taking on the Program Statistician role for a
clinical development program in the TA area.
§ Acting as site head for Biostatistics group.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
ü At least PhD in Statistics (or equivalent
degree/knowledge/expertise)
ü Usually 8 years of relevant experience in the Pharmaceutical
Industry.
ü Experience as Project Statistician for International Clinical
Teams.
ü Strong skills in leading people, operations, and innovation
ü Expert knowledge in clinical trial methodology, and in statistics
and its application in clinical trials.
ü Excellent knowledge of drug development and commercialization
process and relevant guidelines.
ü Good Project Management skills.
ü Very good communication skills.
ü Background medical knowledge, preferably in relation to the
specific therapeutic area.
ü Fluent English (oral and written)
BENEFITS OF THE ROLE: This is a premier opportunity for a Senior
Statistician with at least 8 years of clinical research experience to take
on a position of key influence within an elite pharmaceutical company, to
be based in Switzerland, on the border with France. Our Client provides a
comprehensive remuneration and benefits package, work-life balance
initiatives and social events. Viewed together, these benefits present
significant financial, personal and professional growth opportunities.
Further information is available on application.
KEY WORDS: BIOSTATISTICIAN / BIOSTATISTICAL / SENIOR STATISTICIAN /
STATISTICAN / STATISTICAL / ONCOLOGY / OPERATIONS MANAGER / OPERATIONAL
MANAGEMENT / SCIENTIFIC MANAGER / SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT / CLINICAL
DEVELOPMENT / PHD STATISTICS / PROJECT STATISTICIAN / CLINICAL TRIALS /
PROJECT MANAGEMENT / DRUG DEVELOPMENT
Fforde specialises in the supply of staff within the Pharmaceutical, CRO
and Biotechnology sectors.
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