Associate Director, Statistics

Overview

THE COMPANY

 

Phastar is a multiple award-winning global biometric Contract Research Organization (CRO) that is accredited as an outstanding company to work for by Best Companies. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations to provide the expertise and processes to manage and deliver on time, quality Statistics, Programming, Data Management and Data Science services. With offices across the UK, US, Germany, Denmark, Kenya, Australia, India, China and Japan, Phastar is the second largest specialized biometrics provider globally, and the largest in the UK.

 

Our unique approach to data analysis, “The Phastar Discipline”, has led us to build a reputation for outstanding quality. With this as our core focus, we are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality and technical expertise to join our team.

 

WHY PHASTAR

 

Accredited as an outstanding company to work for, Phastar is committed to employee engagement, workplace satisfaction and ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours, overseas working, part-time hours, involvement in developing company-wide initiatives, structured training and development plans, and a truly supportive, fun and friendly environment.

What is more, when you join our team, Phastar will plant a tree in your honour, as one of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. So, not only would you get your dream job, you will also be helping to save the planet!

 

THE ROLE

 

We are seeking an experienced Statistician to join our fantastic Statistics team within our PBS (Project Based Services) Team, as Associate Director, Statistics. This role will be largely non-billable, although there could be a small proportion of review work (e.g. SAP review, output review) and technical tasks available.

 

The role of Associate Director, Statistics provides support to the Head of Statistics and members of the PBS Statistics function. The role includes line management of more experienced statisticians within the organisation, support in issue escalations, and pastoral care including careful guidance, leadership, training and mentoring. The role will also involve budget planning and oversight, client management, business development and recruitment activities. 

The successful candidate will be proactive, positive, solutions driven and must possess excellent communication, listening and relationship building skills.

 

This position will be full-time and fully remote (although it can be office/hybrid based, depending on the successful candidate's location). Please note that we are considering candidates located in the UK, Northern Ireland, Spain, France and Poland. 

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate may perform some or all of the following tasks:Leadership, line management, mentoring and training of members of the statistical function across different geographical regions
• Support resolution of any issues escalated by or involving the PBS Statistics Team
• Support the operational success of studies through careful planning and work assignments
• Supporting the Head of Statistics identify areas of skill development for the statistics function as a whole
• Work closely with cross-functional Operational leadership team and work cross-functionally with Programming, Data Management and Customer Success
• Work with QA department to ensure risk management strategies in place
• Contribute to SOP creation and review
• Involvement in the CAPA process
• Monitor ongoing statistics function performance and look for improvements
• Recruit, interview, hire and train new employees, as needed
• Provide statistical leadership and support to assigned studies as needed
• Provide and maintain a positive and engaging client relationship with regards to statistical issues
• Prepare and review study documentation including protocols and statistical analysis plans when needed
• Take part in business development activities and support with new business opportunities 

Qualifications

• Educated to PhD or MSc in Biostatistics or a related discipline
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry to have a good awareness of clinical trial issues, design, and implementation
• Familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements
• Experience of writing SAPs, protocols & regulatory submissions
• Experience of working with CDISC data standards and performing statistical analysis using SAS
• Experience using various statistical modelling techniques
• Project leadership and line management experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills

APPLY NOW

 

With the world’s eyes focused on clinical trial data, this is a fantastic time to join an award-winning specialized biometric CRO that is renowned for its technical expertise, outstanding quality and cutting-edge data science techniques. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, structured training and development plans, continuous learning opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. We are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance, within a supportive, fun and friendly working environment.

 

Should you feel that you have the right skill set and motivations for this position, please apply! 

 

Phastar is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all.

 

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