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Principal Statistician

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 ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialise in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support Clinical Development - from compound selection to Phase I-IV clinical studies.
 
This role will suit a Biostatistics manger with strong people management experience within a global clinical trial environment. Are you able to demonstrate your experience managing daily activities of biostatisticians? Providing technical development as well as driving departmental initiatives. Not losing your technical expertise as the Programming Manager as you will still have functional responsibilities. If you thrive in an environment where you provide support to senior management on the department budget management, project metrics and resourcing needs, please apply.
 
To be considered for the role you much have a minimum of MSc preferred with over 90% of the course being Statistics, Biostatistics or related field as well as strong people management experience.
 
Role
  • The Biostatistics and Programming department is responsible for the statistical aspects of clinical trials including experimental design, statistical programming/analysis and reporting.
  • This position manages the activities of Statisticians with an aim of meeting departmental goals.
  • Manages the technical development of Statisticians and provides support and drives departmental initiatives
  • The role also includes functioning at a senior technical level on projects as required.
 
Responsibilities
  • Management of the assigned line reports with regard to providing leadership for their effective development and high quality delivery of projects
  • Provide support to senior management on the department budget management, project metrics and resourcing needs
  •  For Statisticial technical expertise, provide input into the following areas:
  • Manage the statistical input to study design, analysis and reporting
  • Collaboration with medical scientists in the design of clinical studies and the development of study protocols.
  • Ensuring appropriate analysis procedures are used in statistical analyses
  • Study reports accurately describe statistical methods and results of analyses
  • Reviewing and approving statistical analysis plans, statistical analyses and study reports
  • Provides input to ICON and client clinical and regulatory departments on statistical issues relating to client regulatory submissions.  Responds to statistical questions raised by regulatory agencies and assists clients with statistical aspects of regulatory agency negotiations.
  • Assist staff members with the identification of out of scope work and work with Contracts and Proposals to secure additional project funding
  • Prepares and approves research proposals and budgets to provide statistical consulting and to conduct statistical analyses for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, computer, and manufacturing industries.  As needed, participates in proposal defense meetings and makes presentations at marketing meetings with prospective clients.
  • In conjunction with colleagues in other locations, as needed
  • Organises and conducts regular departmental meetings
  • Represents Biostatistics at interdepartmental meetings
  • Maintenance of professional currency and a position of respect within the Pharmaceutical Industry including investigation of new software and attendance at appropropriate meetings and courses.
 
Requirements
  • Masters degree (or local equivalent) in biostatistics, statistics, or related field (required)
  • Ph.D. degree (or local equivalent) in biostatistics, statistics, or related field (desirable).
  • Significant proven and progressive experience pertaining to Biostatistics with prior relevant management experience.  In depth proven experience should be in statistical applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Awareness of a broad range of Biostatistical techniques for example generalised linear models, nonparametric methods, analysis of binary/categorical data, survival data etc.
  • Proficient SAS programming skills.
  • Ability to critically review data.
  • Strong skills in organizing, planning, problem solving.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and team player. Ability to interface with all levels both internally and externally.
 
Benefits
Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
 
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career. 
 
What’s Next?
 
Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer -  M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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