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Principal Statistician / Statistics Manager - Oncology West London, UK Req No.: 42393 Basic Qualifications- With at least an MSc in Statistics (or equivalent), you will have experience working as a statistician within a pharmaceutical setting. Your experience should include Preparation of Reporting and Analysis Plans (RAP), Reporting and Analysis of clinical trials, protocol design, sample size calculation and protocol development, substantial interaction with the FDA and MHRA. You will also have demonstrated an ability to make an impact within a cross-functional team as a lead statistician for a major submission. Preferred Qualifications- PhD in Statistics (or equivalent) The use of innovative statistical methods in clinical development, external presence and experience in oncology are desirable. Details- GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and has committed to launching 5 new Oncology products in the next 3 years. There are exciting new opportunities for statisticians and programmers working in Research and Development at UK and US sites to be a part of this success. We currently have a vacancy at our West London site for an experienced statistician to support the development of new drugs, including targeted therapies, in our Oncology portfolio. As a member of a team of skilled and committed statisticians and programmers, you will use your statistical expertise to contribute to the design and analysis of Phase II-IV clinical trials in oncology, interpretation of results, and subsequent use of the results for regulatory submissions and publications. You may also research innovative statistical methodologies for study design and analysis to enhance clinical development strategies. Working closely with physicians, clinical research scientists, regulatory colleagues and data managers (US and UK based) you will utilise your excellent team-working and planning skills to provide quality input into international clinical development programmes. This role spans a range of job grades within the company. Your exact responsibilities will depend on demonstration of the required technical skills, proven experience with clinical development and behavioural competencies. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the on-line application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. Please note – This role will initially be based at our Greenford site, but will be moving to our Stockley Park site towards the end of 2007. To Apply: At GlaxoSmithKline we provide a supportive working environment, and a range of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer competitive benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to retain the very best. For confidential consideration and efficient processing, please apply online via our career pages at http://www.gsk.com/careers/uk-saa-jobsearch.htm Enter requisition number 42393 to be taken directly to this vacancy.