Head of Clinical Statistics

ROLE DESCRIPTION

You will have a high level of knowledge of commonly applied statistical techniques, and also advanced methodologies, and be able to provide support and guidance to junior colleagues. You will have a good knowledge of CDISC standards, and a history of successful delivery of the statistical contribution to clinical trials. You will have worked on clinical trials in a CRO or pharmaceutical company environment. Previous experience as a Principal Statistician in a clinical trial setting is desirable.

You must possess strong leadership and organisational skills and be able to communicate effectively with other Heads of Departments within the company. You will have the ability to explain technical statistical issues to colleagues from other departments and will be the first point of contact for your team and clients on all statistical matters. You can communicate effectively across different countries and cultures and have very strong planning and time management skills.

You will be responsible for representing the Statistics Group at bid defence meetings with potential clients, and also for defining and delivering on the agreed budget for the Statistics Group. You will provide statistical input to client interactions with regulatory agencies, including the FDA and EMA.

Previous experience in all these areas is desirable.

Experience across a wide range of therapeutic areas would be beneficial. You will enjoy working

independently in a leadership role and will have ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the Statistics

Group meet project milestones and deadlines.

You are goal-driven and team-driven and utilise your high level of statistical knowledge to support the

Statistics Group in the delivery of trial protocols, SAPs, CDISC compliant datasets, tables, figures and listings and CSRs, to regulatory submission standards.

You will be required to travel occasionally, as required, to bid defence and client meetings in other countries.

LOCATION

Office based in West London / flex to work from home

DURATION

Permanent

SALARY

Competetive package

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

TO APPLY

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please telephone on +44 (0)203 868 8607 or e-mail on schapple@planet-pharma.co.uk

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