Statistician (Contract)
Ref: 14103

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Statistician with solid experience 
working in international drug development to join a world class organisation 
that now ranks as the fastest-growing among the UK's top 50 pharmaceutical 
companies.  They require a Statistician in a contract role for 12 months at 
their office in Central London.

JOB ROLE:  The Statistician will provide programme-level statistical expertise 
by designing, analysing and interpreting clinical studies and programmes; 
standardising study design, analysis methodology and presentations and 
overseeing external vendors providing statistical services to achieve quality, 
timely, cost-effective study deliverables.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:
•	Representing the statistics function in support of clinical studies 
led from the US or EU.
•	Providing statistical input to feasibility assessments, development 
and submission plans, and defence of regulatory submissions. 
•	Providing accurate, statistically appropriate outputs in protocols, 
statistical analysis plans, study reports and regulatory submission documents.
•	Implementing project level database, analysis and reporting 
standards.  
•	Planning and directing study-level analysis and reporting activities.
•	Identifying study-level vendor requirements and participating in 
vendor evaluation/selection. 
•	Providing technical oversight of statistical activities of external 
vendors.
•	Supporting standards and process improvements.
•	Complying with all applicable regulatory requirements and Company 
standards and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 
•	PhD or MS in statistics or biostatistics with significant relevant 
experience.
•	Knowledge of clinical study designs, common analysis methods, 
descriptive and inferential statistics, and data presentation practices.
•	Good understanding of clinical drug development process and 
documents. 
•	Knowledge of FDA and ICH regulations and industry standards 
applicable to the design and analysis of clinical trials.
•	Good knowledge of statistical programming languages (including 
SAS), software, techniques, and processes. 
•	Working knowledge of UNIX operating systems, and common 
software products and technologies used in conjunction with SAS.
•	Good oral and written communications skills.

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:  This is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical 
companies in the industry that values its staff and provides the framework to 
bring out the best in everyone.  You can earn an excellent remuneration for 
this role along with the advantages of a central London lifestyle. 
Fforde is a uniquely specialised recruitment agency/business for the 
pharmaceutical, clinical research and biotechnology sectors.  For applications 
please email your CV to: [log in to unmask] or speak to our 
specialist consultant, Chris Brown on +44 (0)1273 222967 who will be pleased 
to give you further information and advice on your personal career needs.  
Visit our website and see all our job opportunities at www.fforde-
management.com

KEY WORDS:  Statistician, Statistics, Biostatistics, Clinical Development, 
Clinical Trials, Clinical Studies, Clinical Study Design, ICH, FDA, SAS, Statistical 
Programming, UNIX Operating Systems, Project Management, Pharmaceutical, 
PhD, MS