Job Title: Senior Biostatistician - Permanent or Contract
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Vacancy details
Vacancy description:
Job Code:
00303
Job Title:
Senior Biostatistician - Permanent or Contract
Job Category:
IT & Data Management
Contract:
Permanent
Discipline:
Statisticians, Data Management
Country:
United States Of America
Location:
New Jersey
Min experience:
3 years
Annual salary:
Negotiable
Apply by:
04 Jun 2008
An experienced Biostatistician is needed to work in the statistical department of the Trial Sponsor Company by a leading CRO that provides statistical, data management, clinical trial monitoring and medical writing services to the biopharmaceutical industry. The company, that serves some of the best-known global organizations and works with many of the most advanced drugs in development, is seeking a candidate for this role, based in Little Falls, New Jersey.
JOB ROLE: The Senior Biostatistician is a core member of the Study Management Team and provides expertise and statistical leadership to enable effective decision making for clinical trial project/s. He/she is responsible for all statistical activities within a project, ensuring that these activities are performed according to quality, timeline and cost requirements defined by the SMT.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:
�Providing overall strategic direction and leadership for statistics on a clinical project.
�Ensuring project statistical standards are implemented as agreed with the trial sponsor company.
�The development and communication of statistical project plans.
�Providing input to protocol and CRF development.
�Working with statistical CRO to prioritize statistical and programming tasks.
�Initiating /coordinating global meetings for a clinical project to establish communication, and identify and resolve issues in planning, resource allocation, and technical areas.
�Acting as a liaison between statistical and other relevant functions for the project.
�Following up on the project timelines and deliverables with the CRO statistical team.
�Maintaining knowledge of current global regulatory guidelines relevant to clinical trial biostatistics, related SOPs, guidelines and Best Working Practices of the trial sponsor.
�Working with CRO Biostatistician for presenting at clinical investigator meetings and results meetings.
�Participating in and contributing to clinical trial statistical initiatives.
�Contributing to the selection and evaluation of CROs.
�Providing direction and sponsor's statistical expertise to CROs as required
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
�PhD or Masters Degree in Statistical Science, Mathematical Analysis or related field.
�3-6 years relevant experience according to qualification level.
�Experience from the pharmaceutical / clinical research industry with a track record of demonstrated ability and sustained performance
�Experience with SAS, Statistical sample size calculation software
PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
�Effective oral and written communication skills.
�The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
BENEFITS OF THE ROLE: A fast paced and rapidly expanding company that offers new challenges, and interesting work in a safe and pleasant work environment that also includes a Wellness Program for all employees. They provide excellent compensation and career progression opportunities plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes Healthcare coverage, Disability and Life Insurances, Pension Plan, and numerous Social Activities for employees and their families.
Fforde is a uniquely specialised recruitment agency/business for the pharmaceutical, clinical research and biotechnology sectors.
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