Principal Biostatistician

Proclinical are recruiting for a Principal Biostatistician to work at a leading multinational contract research organisation in Germany. This is an excellent company to work for, whose clients include many of the world's leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies and they employ over 15,000 personnel in over 50 countries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform or supervise complex statistical analyses and create or provide input to statistical reports - usually in English.
• Cooperate with other departments to optimize the global efficiency.
• Act as a pro-active advisor for all types of analysis during the proposal process as well as during the project life cycle; define strategies and evaluate the statistical resources needed to meet the defined goals.
• Coordinate Biostatistics related project activities for successful completion within given timelines and budget.
• Interact with clients with regard to data analysis, scope of work, and budget.
• Review derived datasets and all types of statistical analysis deliverables.
• Develop complex analysis strategies and execute them using efficient programming techniques (software: SAS).
• Produce and provide expert input to analysis plans, statistical reports, statistical sections of integrated clinical reports and other process supporting documents.
• Quality control of all kinds of statistical deliverables.
• Training/mentoring of junior members of the department.

Skills and Requirements:

• Degree in Biostatistics/Statistics or relevant quantitative sciences degree and a master's or PhD in a statistical subject.
• You have a thorough understanding of statistical issues in both clinical trials (and other randomized experiments) and observational studies (e.g. comparative cohort studies, case-control, retrospective/prospective cohort).
• You will have experience in statistical analysis in a clinically related subject, either within clinical trials or in Epidemiology, either academically or professionally - and/or Outcomes research.
• Experience with oncology and/or diabetes trials would be an advantage.
• You can work independently and in a team.
• You are confident, self-reliant, and a quick learner.
• You have advanced SAS programming skills.
• Good oral and written English communication skills are mandatory.
• Ability to travel as required

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.
In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please call Sam Walker on +44 203 8569 336 or upload your CV on our website - www.Proclinical.com.
A full job description is available on request.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.