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Minimum Requirements:
At least 6 years relevant experience of statistical consulting within an
epidemiology or a related medical environment, preferably with experience
of the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualified to MSc or PhD level in statistics.



Details:
Epidemiology applies observational methods to study disease natural
history and treatment outcomes in populations. This enables epidemiology
to quantify disease burden and evaluate the impact of GSKs products in the
general population, thereby aiding in the improved treatment of patients
and the advancement of public health worldwide. Statistical issues
frequently arise in Epidemiology and so active collaboration is needed
between Statistics and Programming and Epidemiology in Biomedical Data
Sciences. A vacancy now exists for a Senior Statistician to join the
Statistics and Programming team at Harlow to provide statistical expertise
to Epidemiology.

Key responsibilities:
Support epidemiological research and protocol development across a variety
of therapeutic areas by providing expert statistical strategy and advice
on study design
Advise on the statistical analyses of epidemiological studies Advise on
the use of software tools for analysis especially for complex or novel
methodologies
Consult on the interpretation of analyses and support the development of
manuscripts
Monitor the statistical and epidemiological literature for new analytical
methods that may offer compelling advantages over existing techniques
Contribute to GSK status as leader in the development of epidemiological
methods Interact with regulators and regulatory statisticians on
epidemiological issues

You will have the ability to understand methodologic issues relating to
longitudinal observational databases. Familiarity with principles of
epidemiologic study design as well as analytical methods used in
epidemiologic research will be required as will strong statistical skills
and the ability to review the statistical and epidemiological literature
to identify appropriate methodology to meet customer needs. You will have
experience analysing observational studies and databases in addition to
experience of meta-analyses and data-mining.

You will have the ability to:
develop credibility with colleagues in epidemiology to challenge and
influence decisions
balance priorities and deal with multiple tasks through good personal
organisation
understand new therapeutic areas quickly
work with colleagues in UK, US and other regions
resolve problems through resourceful use of information and contacts
Statistical programming skills in SAS, STATA, SPlus and other packages
work independently

Please note that shortlisting preference will be given to applications
received before 31st May 2005.