Principal Statistician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Principal Statistician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of the CTU’s research portfolio so that it may be categorised as internationally excellent;
- Oversee all grant applications relating to methodology;
- Responsible for the development of the Unit’s statistical strategy and policy in line with the strategic and operational objectives;
- Disseminate and publish results (both as lead author and principal statistical author) of research in high quality, leading, peer-reviewed journals;
- Report on the performance of the Statistics team with reference to key performance indicators as required;
- Ensure that all outputs are routinely evaluated against expectations;
- Represent NWORTH within research networks in Wales, UK and the wider clinical trial community;
- Support study and/or compound level activities advising on study design and statistical issues across phases and therapeutic areas;
- Line management of statisticians, programmers and other technical staff. Accountable for overall performance of direct reports;
- Maintain the security of research data obtained and observe confidentiality at all times regarding participants and their involvement;
- Drives the development and evolution of project, therapeutic area, and global standards;
- Build effective collaborative working relationships with internal and client team members;
- Maintain study master file documents and any other documents that are required to be audit ready People Management;
- Present study updates internally and at client meetings;
- Perform work in full compliance with applicable internal and client policies, procedures, processes and training.
Requirements:
- Awareness of industry and project standards & ICH guidelines;
- MSc or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics (or equivalent);
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Understanding of clinical drug development process, relevant disease areas, endpoints and different study designs;
- Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables;
- Proficiency in data handling using SAS or other statistical software (e.g. R);
- Ability to manage a portfolio of projects and/or people Competitive salary;
- At least 6 years of relevant industry experience;
- Demonstrated problem solving ability and attention to detail;
- Proven experience working within industry;
- Interpersonal/teamwork skills for effective interactions.Full job description available upon request.