Expert Statistical Methodologist in Clinical Development (job ID 90695BR)
To be based within the Novartis Statistical Methodology Group in East Hanover, NJ/ USA. The members of the group collaborate with a staff of around 80 biostatisticians locally and over 170 worldwide engaged in varied Clinical Research and Development activities.
Your role:
i.	Acting as an expert consultant in statistical methodology to ensure that effective state-of-the-art methods are used in support of clinical projects, by providing expertise and guidance to biostatisticians and through direct participation in clinical projects.
ii.	Identifying and evaluating opportunities to improve and harmonize methodological procedures and technology within Biostatistics; conducting research in applied statistical methods as appropriate; and introducing innovative trial designs and analyses.
iii.	Supporting decision making throughout a drug development program.
iv.	Initiating and leading global clinical innovation projects; proactively fostering the development of cutting-edge statistical methodology in support of early and full clinical development.
v.	Engaging in teaching and training activities for the Biostatistics staff.

Your qualifications:
i.	PhD in Statistics; outstanding knowledge in an area of applied statistics and experience in clinical/medical statistics and its application in clinical trials.
ii.	A demonstrated 5 year track record of statistical research and recent record of high-quality publications in relevant areas of pharmaceutical statistics. 
iii.	Proven skills in developing and implementing novel methods and innovative strategies in drug development projects.
iv.	Good knowledge of the drug development process and regulatory guidelines.
v.	Good knowledge of statistical programming languages and techniques (R, SAS, Winbugs etc.)



An applicant may have either a predominantly academic or industry background; should be an innovative, analytical, and interdisciplinary thinker; have project management skills; be an effective team-worker and communicator and possess good business ethics. Applications for a more junior level meeting only part of the above requirements are welcome as well.

To apply, please view this position with the job ID 90695BR at our career website www.novartis.com/careers. For more information contact Dr. Frank Bretz ([log in to unmask]) or Dr. David Ohlssen ([log in to unmask]).

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