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Senior Biostatistician required to work for Labcorp Drug Development in a Lead role
Working with multiple Sponsors across several therapeutic areas in all phases of clinical trials
This is a permanent full-time role, either office based or home based anywhere in Europe or in South Africa
You must have some previous experience of Leading studies as a Biostatistician in either a biotech, CRO or pharma company
Job Primary Functions
Perform Lead Biostatistician role on medium complexity studies, providing statistical oversight and attending relevant project meetings
Perform project management activities for identified projects including resource planning, timelines and milestone management
Preparation of Statistical Analysis Plans (including mock TFL shells) for medium complexity studies under the supervision of more senior statistical staff
Perform complex statistical analyses, quality check statistical analyses developed by other statisticians
Conduct overall statistical review of TFLs for complex studies prior to client delivery
Review CRF and other study specific specifications and plans
May perform sample size calculation for simple studies under the supervision of more senior statistical staff
Develop the statistical sections of the protocol for simple to medium complexity studies under the supervision of a statistical consultant
Provide statistical input and review of the CSR for medium complexity studies
Preparation and review of randomization specifications and generation of randomization schedules
Mentor of biostatisticians within project activities; assigned tasks related to the development of staff within the department
Present and share knowledge at team meetings and/or at monthly seminars
Attend bid defense meetings for medium complexity studies in order to win new business
Represent the department during project-driven client audits.
Job Qualifications
Master’s degree, equivalent, or higher in Biostatistics or related field
You must have some previous experience of Leading studies as a Biostatistician in either a biotech, CRO or pharma company
Ability to program in one or more statistical software packages (SAS®) used to conduct statistical analyses. SAS proficiency including use of a variety of statistical procedures e.g., non-parametric analysis, linear and non-linear models, categorical data and survival analysis
Ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts
A good knowledge of the overall clinical trial process
Experience in the preparation of Statistical Analysis Plans, analysis, reporting, etc
You must be fluent in English language (both verbal and written)
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