Dear ALLSTAT,

My client, a leading global pharmaceutical company, are looking for a 
Associate Director / Director of Statistics to head up their Biostatistics 
team on the Southeast of the UK.  The jobholder will be responsible for 
scientific and operational management of the TA-portfolio, supervision and 
mentoring of an international group of up to 7 statisticians, and is 
responsible for effective interactions with the TA leadership.

Major Activities 

1.Overseeing all deliverables for the TA.
2.Partner with the TA heads and representing Biostatistics in senior review 
and decision boards; contribute to the review of Clinical Development Plans
3.Allocate resources (within respective TA) and track Biostatistics 
deliverables on the TA level, and ensure appropriate communication amongst 
all staff and with partners
4.Be accountable to the global head of Biostatistics, Translational 
Medicine and Profiling heads for timeliness and high quality of all 
deliverables 
5.Supervise and mentor statisticians working in the respective TA, 
including performance appraisals and development plans 
6.Interact with Health Authorities and external consultants and experts as 
appropriate. 
7.Ensure appropriate review of all project related documents and of 
protocols to meet scientific and regulatory requirements. 
8.Support evaluation of in-licensing opportunities. 
9.Promote innovative approaches to study design and decision making, and 
ensure appropriate involvements of M&S, Methodology and other internal or 
external statistical consultants in all Respiratory projects in ED. 
10.Provide technical statistical leadership within the Biostatistics group.
11.Lead major potentially cross-functional initiatives to improve 
infrastructure and efficiency.


Minimum Requirements
Education: Preferred PhD in Statistics (or equivalent 
degree/knowledge/expertise).
 Languages: 
Fluent English (oral and written). 
Experience/Professional requirement: 
1.Experience gained in all main tasks of a Statistician (about 4 to 5 
years), and experience as project statistician for international clinical 
teams or comparable experience within Clinical Research. 
2.Strong leadership skills. 
3.Very good project management skills. 
4.Very good communication and presentation skills 
5.Expert knowledge of the drug development process. 
6.Good coaching and mentoring skills. 
7.Good team player. Good business ethics. 
8.Strong knowledge and expertise in statistics and its applications in 
clinical trials. 
9.Record of successful implementation of novel methods and/or innovative 
strategies.

For applications or further information please email your CV to: den@fforde-
management.com <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or telephone Den Lowpetch 
on +44 (0)1273 222964 who will be pleased to advise you on your personal 
career needs.