Summary
Join an established group of statisticians, working within the Drug
Discovery Area at Alderley Park. You will be working to support a range
of drug projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work with
statisticians and scientists to participate in and enhance the drug
discovery process.
Job Requirements
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Provide statistical support, primarily to drug discovery projects.
Work with Discovery scientists and statisticians to better
understand project needs and to assist decision making through the
appropriate application of statistical thinking, data visualisation and
analysis.
Communicate effectively across a range of disciplines including
team working, one-to-one work, presentations and discussions.
Contribute to the development of best practice in design,
visualisation, analysis and interpretation of data, through networking
with other statisticians and scientists working in this area.
Maintain thorough knowledge of relevant areas of statistical
science.
Education & Experience
Minimum Requirements Education and Experience
MSc in statistics.
Strong technical skills and the desire to develop these further.
Ability to communicate statistical concepts to non-statisticians
both verbally and in writing.
Approachable and enjoys interacting with people from a range of
disciplines.
Ability to maintain focus on customer delivery whilst maintaining
competing priorities.
Experience in applying statistical methodology within industry or
a scientific / bioscience environment.
An interest in cancer research would be an advantageSome
experience of programming within SAS.
Experience in using Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Excel).
Any essential technical training will be available to the appointed
candidate.
Skills & Capabilities
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following
capabilities:
Analytical Thinking Logically breaks problems down into their
essential elements, identifying and analysing data to diagnose and develop
and appropriate solution.
Concern for Standards - Pursues high standards of performance in
line with the organisations objectives; assumes own standards of
excellence.
Communication skills - good written, verbal and listening skills.
Initiative Engage in proactive behaviour, seeking and seizing
opportunities to achieve business objectives.
Flexibility Adapts positively to changes in tasks or
environment, maintaining enthusiasm and effectiveness, regarding change as
opportunity for learning and growth.
Planning and Organising - schedules and prioritises an appropriate
course of action, optimising the management of resources whilst
considering the impact on others.
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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