The Biostatistics Department of Novartis Pharma AG, located in Basel, Switzerland, is looking for Biostatisticians with experience in the application of statistics in clinical trials. The successful candidates will use their statistical expertise to contribute to the design of clinical trial protocols and the analysis of clinical trial data. They will also be responsible for the statistical aspects of clinical plans. In addition, they will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of novel statistical approaches to maximize efficiency and enhance quality of clinical trials. We have openings which support Clinical Development in Phase I, including PK/PD; in Phase II, III & IV; and in statistical methodology. All positions are global in concept. In the position supporting Phases II, III & IV clinical studies, the successful candidate will be a member of international clinical teams, and dependent on experience, responsible for coordinating the statistical tasks of clinical projects. The successful candidate for the PK/PD statistics group, who will also be supporting international clinical development teams, must have a proven record in not only statistical PK/PD modeling and data analysis, but should also have experience in NONMEM and S-PLUS. For the position in the statistical methodology group, the successful candidate must have experience in statistical research and its application in medical statistics, as well as have in depth knowledge in a specific area, e.g. design of experiments, mathematical modeling and simulation, decision analysis, statistical computing, or non-parametric statistics. All positions require an advanced degree in statistics; knowledge and experience in the use of statistical programming packages, including SAS; a good command of the English language; strong negotiation and interpersonal skills; commitment to teamwork. We prefer a PhD in either statistics or mathematics, but will consider the candidate with the appropriate experience, who has a master's degree. To apply, please send your C.V. to Mr. Ed Ritter, HR Manager, [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%