At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
Due to growth we are currently seeking a Manager of Biostatistics in the UK, to be responsible for implementing our new Graduate Biostatistician Academy and help bring on and develop our entry level talent. Your role will involve people management, training and mentoring and providing input /deliver training for biostatisticians at all levels. Job Description
* *Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON’s values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
* *As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
* *Contribute to study protocols (write statistical methodology/analysis section, justification of sample size), mainly for clinical pharmacology and Phase IIa clinical trials.
* *Review study protocols.
* *Perform sample size calculations.
* *Prepare and review statistical analysis plans.
* *Prepare randomisation plans.
* *Be available to discuss statistical aspects of studies with Sponsors and Investigators.
* *Perform statistical analyses on pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, safety and efficacy variables using SAS.
* *Support/help in the preparation of graphs, tables and listings for inclusion in clinical study reports if necessary.
* *Write the statistical sections of the Integrated clinical study reports.
* *Write/follow appropriate SOPs for statistical activities.
* *Provide help and advice to other departments on statistical issues.
* *Keep informed of major relevant developments in statistical, pharmaceutical and computing methodologies.
* *Keep up-to-date with regulatory guidelines on the statistical aspects of clinical trials.
* *Provide training for other statisticians.
* *Provide input to proposals regarding statistical activities and estimates of numbers of TFLs.
* Get involved with business development activities as necessary.
* Liaise with the following functions as required: Data Management, Programming, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Pharmacokinetics, Medical Writing, Proposals and Business Development.
* Support the Director of Biostatistics.
* To undertake other reasonably related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
– MSc Statistics
– CRO or Pharma indsutry experience
– Previous mentoring experience is required
– Previous management experience is good, but not essential; Lead Statisticians looking to take the next step will also be considered
– Ability to be office-based (with flexibilty) in either Reading or Swansea
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
