Position: Genetic Senior Statistician,
Duration: 2 year contract (Dec 2012) - Hourly Rate Contractor
Location: London & South East.
I have received a brand new contract opportunity for a Senior Statistician to join a leading global Pharma company on a collaborative project with one of London’s top Universities. The ideal candidate is will have a PhD in a statistical, genetic or numerate discipline and additional industry or research experience.
Overview:
To perform statistical analysis of data gathered from research projects studying the genetic epidemiology of common diseases.
Major Duties:
• Assist with the analysis of quantitative data on twin and family data collected in the Unit.
• Assist with analysis of joint industry and academic data sets.
• To employ appropriate genetic epidemiological methods and statistical techniques to the genetic data generated in population and family studies
• To liaise closely with the genetic analysis team and Clinical Research in exploring and developing the theoretical aspects of genetic data analysis, including the use of publicly available data sets.
• To assist with the writing of MM reports, publications for appropriate scientific journals and to present research findings at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to the integration and collaboration of research projects with other branches of the department and with external collaborators.
• To advise and consult on experimental designs and interpretation of genetic epidemiology experiments
The ideal candidate will have:
• BSc and PhD in biological science, genetics, mathematics, statistics or other numerate discipline
• Publication record in the field of genetic epidemiology or molecular genetics or equivalent discipline.
• Evidence of collaboration and delivery in multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to use statistical and genetic analysis packages to high standard
• Ability to use statistical analysis packages such as STATA or SAS to a high standard.
To apply for this position please send your CV in the strictest confidence to: [log in to unmask]
Alternatively, if you wish to discuss this position or any other Statistician opportunities feel free to contact Neil Walker on +44 (0)207 922 7005.
About us:
Hays Pharma are an International Search & Selection firm providing resourcing solutions to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology & Medical Device industry. We have a proven track record recruiting within the Biometrics markets & have a dedicated team appointed to this function. As members of REC we comply fully with all EAA legislation governing the employment industry.
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