Principal Statistician - GlaxoSmithKline (Harlow, UK)

GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, with statisticians and programmers working in Research and Development at UK and US sites. We currently have a vacancy at our Harlow site for an experienced statistician to support the development of new drugs in our Neurosciences Portfolio.

As one of our Project Statisticians you’ll oversee the statistical input to one or more of our projects in full clinical development. As a member of an R&D Project Team, you’ll work closely with physicians, clinical research scientists, regulatory colleagues and data managers and you’ll utilise your excellent team-working and planning skills to provide quality input into international clinical development programmes, including both the US and Europe. As you do this you’ll have the support of one of the leading Biostatistics groups in the industry.

As a member of a team of skilled and committed statisticians and programmers, you will use your statistical expertise to contribute to the design and analysis of Phase II-IV clinical trials, interpretation of results, and subsequent use of the results for regulatory submissions and publications. You may also research innovative statistical methodologies for study design and analysis to enhance clinical development strategies, perhaps in conjunction with our in-house research group or our network of external advisers.

When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the on-line application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Closing Date for Applications: 20th July, 2007

Basic Qualifications-

With at least an MSc in Statistics (or equivalent) you will have experience working as a statistician within a pharmaceutical or CRO setting. You will have a proven track record of participating in drug development project teams, and will have demonstrated an ability to influence colleagues in other functions, e.g. Medical, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Commercial.

Preferred Qualifications-

Previous experience of interacting with regulatory agencies would also be an advantage.

To Apply:

At GlaxoSmithKline we provide a supportive working environment, and a range of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer competitive benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to retain the very best. For confidential consideration and efficient processing, please apply online via our career pages at www.gsk.com. Enter requisition number 43212 to be taken directly to this vacancy.

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