*Senior / Principal Statistician - CRO - Home working & work/life balance - UK*
We have recently partnered with our client, a small and innovative CRO, who are looking for a Senior/ Principal Statistician who has experience in performing statistical analysis within a clinical setting. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team working in a positive and creative environment delivering high quality, innovative, analytical services. They offer excellent benefits and flexible working schedules.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Preparation of study protocols and development of SAPs.
* Ensure the design and statistical methods are aligned with the trial's objectives.
* Manipulate, analyse and summarise study data using a variety of statistical methods, ultimately delivering results to an agreed timeline with optimal quality.
* Accountable for the statistical results of the studies.
* Maintain current knowledge of relevant research techniques such as modelling, simulation and experimental design and participate in continuous professional development activity.
* Perform any additional or other functions, within competence and within reason.
*Essential Criteria:*
* Degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, pharmacology or with a strong statistical component.
* Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or life science sectors.
* Experience in statistical software packages SAS and/or R.
* Knowledge in study design and input into protocols.
* Ability to independently assess statistical programs and outputs for identification of correct/incorrect results.
*The essentials - Principal Statistician (in addition to the above)*
* Proven track record in influencing clinical trial development through the application of statistical thinking (pharma, CRO, academic)
*Any of the following would be desirable*
* Higher degree in statistics or similar scientific discipline
* Experience in statistical software package R
* Experience of modelling and simulation techniques to explore complex study designs
* Experience of early-phase drug development processes including innovative/adaptive study design
* Experience providing recommendations for innovative analysis options to address strategic objectives in discussion with customers
* Experience in delivering customer projects to high quality standards
*Advantage of working with them:*
* If less experienced, you will likely be invited to work on internal projects initially for 6-12 months with training offered at the same time.
* Small company but friendly and unlimited support.
* Exceptional learning and development programme on offer
* Flexible hours offered
* 100 % home based with occasional office visits a couple of times a year
* Fast interview process
*What to do next*: If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as the organisation are looking to welcome the new Statistician onboard as soon as possible.