Principal Biostatistician (Non-Clinical Statistician)

Role & responsibilities

• Collaborates with field experts in Research and Pre-Clinical Development to plan, execute and analyze relevant experiments independently, notably
• design of experiments feasible under given lab conditions,
• support of sample-size calculations and application for animal testing licenses,
• randomization,
• data transfer into appropriate stats software,
• interpretation of results.
• Takes statistical responsibility for one or more standard experiments.
• Develops the statistical analysis plan for the experiments as appropriate, ensuring overall consistency within and between projects.
• Facilitates the overall organization and coordination of statistical activities for specific experiments and small projects.
• Leads virtual cross-functional sub-teams within NCS/SIS of DS&AI.
• Assumes responsibility for the production and accuracy of the statistical deliverables and interpretation of the results.
• Works independently at routine and complex statistical questions and tasks.
• Develops and implements standard processes for the analysis of routine experiments.
• Oversees and ensures accurate and timely delivery of statistical work outsourced to external providers.

What we're looking for Qualifications & Competencies:

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics or Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, as required.
• Ability to translate statistical results into biological meaning
• Good knowledge of statistical programming languages (including SAS and R).
• Fluent English skills.
• At least two years as a non-clinical statistician focused on in vivo and in vitro experiments with significant time spent in pharma, biotech or similar sector.