Alcon

Principal / Senior Principal Biostatistician

Alcon$119K — $222K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field preferred, or MS with significant experience.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in R and/or SAS programming languages.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all statistical tasks for assigned clinical trials.
  • Develop protocol and statistical analysis plan in line with the development strategy.
  • Plan and execute statistical analyses within cross-functional teams.
  • Implement innovative trial designs and statistical methodologies with the Lead Statistician.
  • Collaborate with clinical and regulatory teams for data-driven decision making.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality statistical deliverables by working with cross-functional teams.
  • Engage with external stakeholders such as consultants and health authorities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) with company contribution and match.
  • Generous time off package including vacation and personal days.
  • Performance-based cash incentives and eligibility for equity awards.
Full Job Description

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid
Location:Cambridge, USA

This role is based inCambridge,USA.Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessibleforyou.

We are in search of a Principal or Senior Principal Biostatistician to join a passionate team in early phase drug development. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, and analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study or project level, and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners in the Early Development Advanced Quantitative Science's team.

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all statistical tasks on the assigned trials.
  • Protocol development in alignment with the development plan, developing statistical analysis plan, reporting activities.
  • Contribute to planning and execution of statistical analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.
  • Initiate, drive and implement novel methods and innovative trial designs in alignment with the Lead Statistician.
  • Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in assigned indications/program with oversight.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., data management, programming, medical writing) to ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables.
  • Contribute to external engagement with consultants, advisory boards, health authorities, congresses, and scientific meetings.

Essential Requirements:

  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative fieldpreferred or MS with extensive experience.Principal or Senior Principal Biostatistician, level commensurate with experience.
  • Fluent English (oral and written).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in R and/or SAS

Novartis Compensation Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $119,700.00 - $222,300.00 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a

variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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Salary Range

$119,700.00 - $222,300.00


Skills Desired

Automation, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Computer Programming, Metadata Management, Statistical Analysis

About Alcon

Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products and services. The company's products include surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye drops. Alcon was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in over 70 countries and has over 20,000 employees. In 2019, Alcon became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Novartis.
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24,389 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
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Founded
1945
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