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want to join the market leader. We are seeking either experienced or NEW graduates for a NON Clinical role: Technical 1.1 To contribute to the design of studies: (a) Providing statistical designs as necessary, (b) Making experimenters aware of the limitations of as well as the scope of proposed protocols. 1.2 To provide study analyses (interim or final), with a proper emphasis upon: (a) Thorough preliminary review of data, (b) Ensuring the methods are suitable for the scientific questions being posed, (c) Assessing the validity of assumptions underlying the methods, (d) Providing clear oral and written reports of the results of analyses and their interpretation. 1.3 To advise and assist scientists to: (a) Select methods to summarise and analyse their data, (b) Use statistical software, (c) Interpret statistical findings. 1.4 To review, adapt or develop methods to support discovery scientists in their work. 1.5 To collaborate in the design, preparation and presentation of statistical training for scientists. 1.6 To write statistical programs which allow scientists to carry out their own analyses. 1.7 To review the statistical components of company documents and scientific papers in preparation for publication. 1.8 To review published statistical software prior to its use by scientists. 1.9 To have a thorough working knowledge of the statistical software used to facilitate design and analysis, e.g. Statgraphics, SAS, WinBUGS or GENSTAT5. 2. Co-ordination 2.1 Work with the supervisor to agree the statistical input to the projects. 2.2 Work with the supervisor and scientific project leaders to agree the scheduling of statistical work. 2.3 Liaise with the application programmers in the Department of Research Information in the design, writing, testing and documentation of statistical software. 3. General 3.1 To have an intelligent awareness of the scientific background through discussion with project scientists. 3.2 To be up-to-date with relevant statistical methods in the literature. 3.3 To take opportunities to persuade scientists of the value of statistical thinking in their work. 3.4 To contribute to, and give presentations at, relevant project meetings. 3.5 To contribute to the statistical work of the department and take a full part in departmental issues. 3.6 Be aware of the Pfizer standards, procedures and working practices relevant to the role of the statistician in the Discovery and Development Group. Natalie Fforde Managing Director Fforde-Management Ltd Curtis House 34 Third Ave Hove BN3 2PD Tel: 01273 722366 Fax: 01273 325350 Mobile: 07769 700 222 www.fforde-management.com