Senior Biostatistician

Summary: The Senior Biostatistician role at R-S-S involves leading the design, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data for clinical trials, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and includes responsibilities such as project management, mentoring junior staff, and participating in business development activities. The role is hybrid, allowing for both office and home-based work, and is based in Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands. The successful candidate will have significant experience in biostatistics and proficiency in statistical software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing statistical analyses for clinical trials, including the development of statistical analysis plans and interpretation of results.
• Acting as a Study Project Lead, managing resources and timelines and coordinating with clients to define scope of work.
• Managing project deliverables and ensuring adherence to CDISC standards and compliance with Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements.
• Writing statistical sections of protocols and conducting independent protocol reviews.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define study objectives, data requirements, and statistical methodologies.
• Supporting internal R-S-S projects including publications and presentations with statistical insights.
• Coaching and mentoring junior members of the Biostatistics department.
• Participating in the business development activities of R-S-S, which may involve the drafting and submission of proposals, pitches, and other business development materials.
• Representing R-S-S at conferences, seminars and other external events.
• Occasionally, overseas travel may be necessary for meetings or conferences.

Key Skills:

• Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Significant experience in biostatistics within the clinical research industry, with a strong track record in designing and analysing clinical trial data.
• Proficiency working in SAS and R.
• Strong analytical skills with a thorough understanding of clinical trial methodology and familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to interpret complex data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize quality in all activities, as well as communicate and explain statistical results.

Salary (Rate): £65,000

City: Shirley

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other