Statistician I/II

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• Under mentorship of an experienced statistician provides:
• Statistical support to standard study design and interpretation
• Statistical validation activities
• Analysis of internal and external information to inform design decisions and the development of decision criteria
• Application of modelling and simulation to inform study design, assess adaptability of results etc.
• Development of a Statistical Analysis Plan for standard study and/or project delivery.
• Production of analysis, supporting graphics and analysis tables for projects, such as preclinical studies, clinical study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies or publications
• Interpretation, summarisation and communication of results of standard studies.
• Statistical support for regulatory submissions
• Contribute to improvement of methodology and provide practical solutions for problems
• Contribute to the application of statistical methodology to improve the process and delivery activities
• Contribute to the development of best practice to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Accountable for the quality of their statistical work; provide discipline-specific understanding, insight and constructive challenge and self-aware of own development needs

• MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognised equivalent to stats MSc
• Collaboration required
• Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems, problem
• Programming Knowledge and experience (SAS or R preferred)
• Communication skills
• Time Management
• Self-Awareness

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