Principal Biostatistician (Maidenhead, UK and Wiesbaden, Germany)

Our client, a full-service, global CRO, provides specialised services in all phases of research in more than 45 countries all over the world with a therapeutic focus on oncology, central nervous system, respiratory and infectious diseases. They are seeking a Principal Biostatistician for their Biostatistics team who may be based in the company’s UK site in Maidenhead, Berkshire or in Wiesbaden, Germany.

JOB ROLE: The Principal Biostatistician has strong statistical skills, is able to work without supervision, and can provide statistical leadership to projects and coordinate the statistical activities of junior staff members. This position is internally recognised as an authority in the field of pharmaceutical statistics, and will provide statistical support to other departments.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Assuming overall responsibility for the successful execution of the projects assigned.
• Maintaining an awareness of developments in statistical techniques relevant to clinical trials and ensuring that colleagues are kept informed.
• Maintaining an awareness of global regulatory developments relevant to design and analysis of clinical trials and ensuring that colleagues are kept informed.
• Undertaking statistical consultancy for sponsor companies.
• Liaising with colleagues to provide high quality clinical trial design and methodology services to sponsor companies.
• Training and assisting with mentoring staff.
• Serving as statistical contact with Sponsor and managing client expectations.
• Contributing to professional activities (meetings, publications) to develop profile of the company as a provider of statistical services.
• May act as team leader on Biostatatistic and Data Management projects.

• PhD or equivalent in Biostatistics with extensive clinical research or related experience.
• Or MS with more comprehensive experience or strong statistical skills evidenced by publications in areas relevant to clinical trial design and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable regulatory rules and guidelines, including ICH group.
• Complex and/or international clinical trials experience.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Positive attitude and works well with others.

For applications or further information please email your CV to: nicky@fforde-management.com or telephone our specialist consultant, Nicky Quinn, on +44 (0)1273 222968 who will be pleased to advise you on your personal career needs. Alternatively you may write to us at Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PD or Fax: +44 (0)1273 325350.

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