Senior Biostatistician
Ref: 00372
This is an excellent opportunity for a Statistician with relevant experience to
work for one of the global giants in the pharmaceutical world, 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. They are seeking a Senior Biostatistician at their office in East
Hanover, New Jersey who will support the companys team leader in
Biostatistics.
JOB ROLE: The Senior Biostatistician supports projects and functions
throughout Research and Development, including compound selection,
exploratory clinical development, and late development, with decision analysis
and statistical modeling.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Integrating information, opinion, and data regarding drug efficacy,
safety, and market conditions to evaluate alternatives and choose the best
course of action in scenario planning for clinical trials and development
programs.
Guiding teams through high quality decision processes.
Identifying, evaluating, and promoting opportunities to make drug
development more effective through decision analytic approaches.
Developing, implementing and applying computational methods for
fitting, evaluating, and interpreting complex biological, pharmacological, and
empirical models.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Advanced degree in a relevant quantitative field.
1-3 years relevant experience required.
Either a predominantly academic or industry background (Clinical
Trial related)
Training in and practical experience in carrying out decision
analysis.
Knowledge of the drug development process and pharmaceutical
industry.
Good knowledge of mathematical programming languages and
techniques (e.g., SAS, S PLUS, R, WinBUGS, MATLAB).
SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Highly organized and results driven.
Supportive team player.
Innovative, analytical, and interdisciplinary thinker.
Good project management skills.
BENEFITS OF THE ROLE: This is one of the worlds top pharmaceutical
companies and known to be dedicated to best practice in leadership, giving
encouragement to innovation and creativity in its employees and offering a
work culture of mutual respect, integrity and loyalty. They have a great
pipeline of products in development guaranteeing excellent career prospects
and offer excellent salaries plus a comprehensive range of benefits.
Fforde is a uniquely specialized 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, Den Lowpetch on +1 212 520 8303 who will be pleased
to give you further information and advice on your personal career needs.
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KEY WORDS: Biostatistician, Biostatistics, Statistician, Statistics, Clinical
Trials, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical, Clinical Development, ECD, Late
Development, Decision Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Degree,
Programming Languages, SAS, S PLUS, R, WinBUGS, MATLAB
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