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Before all of our mailboxes get clogged with further streams of job postings by Fforde Management (again), may I suggest concatenation into one large job posting e-mail? ________________________________ From: A UK-based worldwide e-mail broadcast system mailing list on behalf of Fforde Management Sent: Tue 19/08/2008 10:11 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Fantastic opportunity for Contract Biostatistician with major Pharma in Switzerland Biostatistician (Contract) Ref: 14082 This is an excellent opportunity for a Biostatistician, with some relevant statistical experience from working in clinical trials in the biopharmaceutical industry, to work for one of the established pharmaceutical world leaders at their office in Switzerland. This is a contract role for 12 months which may be extendable and the company is providing a free, furnished apartment. JOB ROLE - Principal Responsibilities: With direction performing the following activities: * Providing statistical input for statistically routine protocol and CRF development and query checks. * Writing analysis plans for statistically routine clinical trials including the most appropriate statistical methodology and data presentations. * Providing statistical analysis for routine clinical trials. * Writing accurate, thorough and objective statistical methods sections for statistically routine integrated final reports. * Reviewing statistically routine integrated draft reports ensuring the accuracy of the statistics. * Regulatory Submissions/Contacts - applying, as appropriate, ICH statistical and clinical report guidelines. * Performing routine statistical analysis for manuscripts. * Programming and validating tables and derived listings as required. * Understanding and following all statistical and statistical programming SOPs. * Providing leadership to non-statistical colleagues with routine statistical issues. * Participating effectively on teams for statistically routine clinical trials. * Producing assigned work within the timelines provided ensuring deadlines are met. * Keeping abreast of statistical developments. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: * PhD or MSc with relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. * Fundamental knowledge of, and with direction, application of routine statistical methodology. * Clinical knowledge including the ability to develop a familiarisation within relevant clinical areas. * Working knowledge of SAS and proficient in SAS statistical procedures. PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES * Excellent communication skills. * Good problem solving skills. * Team Working BENEFITS OF THE ROLE: This solid, well established company aims to develop and retain the best talent in the industry by maintaining a proactive and creative work environment where individuals can actively contribute to the company's success. They are offering a competitive remuneration which may be taken as a salary or on a daily rate and a fully furnished apartment in Switzerland plus one flight per quarter paid. Fforde is a uniquely specialised 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, Aura Rico on +44 (0)20 3008 4421 who will be pleased to give you further information and advice on your personal career needs. Visit our website and see all our job opportunities at www.fforde- management.com KEY WORDS: Biostatistician, Statistician, Biostatistics, Statistics, Clinical Trials, Protocol Development, CRF Development, Statistical Methodology, Regulatory Submissions, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Programming, Validating, SOPs, PhD, MSc, SAS