Senior Biostatistician
- Any EMEA Location, South Africa
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- Biometrics Portfolio
- Remote
About the role
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As a Senior Biostatistician you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
What you will be doing:
- Ability to perform Study Statistician role with minimal supervision
- Demonstrates strong statistical expertise with a good understanding of more complex design of experiments and inference methodologies (where applicable awareness / knowledge of Bayesian, Futility &
- Predictive Inference, Estimands, Missing Data etc.)
- Where required, ability to actively participate in matrix team meetings
- Applies standard processes to tasks, ensuring that deliverables are accurate, high quality and met according to agreed timelines
- Extensive working knowledge of GxP, ICH, internal GSK processes and external regulations (as applicable)
- Quality Control (QC) of other people's work under supervision
- Under supervision:
• Supports design, analysis and interpretation, uses a wide range of statistical approaches and/or applicable software to explore options
• Authors analysis plans and prepares statistical inputs to key documents and presentation materials
• Contributes to the development of statistical strategy at a study-level, which may be shared with stakeholders
You are:
- Master’s degree in statistics or biostatistics required.
- Minimum of 8 years of biostatistical experience desired.
- Clinical experience is mandatory
- Exhibit expertise in multiple statistical areas, the drug development process, SAS procedures and good programming practices.
- Thorough knowledge of and experience with CDISC standards is desired.
- Demonstrate ability to plan, supervise, implement and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical trials.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP and other applicable legislation to successfully execute the clinical study.
- Auto-immune and/or oncology clinical study background is a plus.
- Experience in managing vendors is a plus
Why ICON?
Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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