ICON plc

Study Lead Biostatistician

ICON plc$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's in Statistics/Biostatistics with 6 years' experience, or Doctoral degree with 3 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate statistical information effectively
  • Strong understanding of statistical concepts relevant to clinical study design

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze clinical trials utilizing statistical methods
  • Lead the execution and reporting of complex study projects
  • Provide strategic and statistical input for study design
  • Present and defend statistical findings to internal and external audiences
  • Oversee and guide Study Supporting Statisticians
  • Contribute to key study-related documentation and reports
  • Stay updated on advancements in statistical methods in drug development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Learning and development opportunities for career growth
Full Job Description
Study Lead Biostatistician

As a Principal Biostatistician at ICON, you will design and analyze clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies. This position is sitting within the Biosimilars group.

What You Will Do:

  • Strong ability to apply statistics in the analysis of clinical trials
  • Independent leadership of the design, analysis and reporting of at least 1 complex or multiple less complex studies/projects within the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Public Health setting in Industry, Government or Academia
  • Demonstrated ability to provide sound strategic and statistical input on study/research design to meet project needs, regulatory and scientific requirements
  • Demonstrated ability in presenting results and defending statistical findings, study design and analysis. This could be to internal audiences (study/product team) OR at external meetings such as investigator meetings, steering committee meetings, ad board meetings or regulatory meetings
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills
  • Authored a protocol, DRT/DMC charter, SAP, CSR, or Research Project Plan (RPP)
  • Strong knowledge of current CDISC standards for ADaMs
  • Strong fundamentals of Project Planning and Project Management
  • Demonstrated ability to immediately dive into detailed and/or complex projects
  • Strong SAS programming skills in applying statistical procedures based on complex study designs
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities associated with the Study Supporting Statistician role
  • Oversee the work performed by multiple Study Supporting Statisticians
  • Review work performed by Study Supporting Statistician and provide guidance to meet the study and project requirements
  • Attend Clinical Study Team (CST) meetings and provide all required statistical input related to strategy and operations of the clinical study
  • Plan and execute statistical contributions to Study Outlines, protocols, randomization specifications, Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), Table, Listing and Graph ( TLG) shells, Submission Data File (SDF) specifications, other key- study related documentation, protocol deviations, Data Quality Review (DQR), Flash Memos, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), clinical publications, product plans (e.g. Global Development Plan), Clinical Summary of Safety (CSSs), Clinical Summary of Efficacy (CSEs), Clinical Overviews (COs), regulatory documents, reimbursement documents and other communications
  • Assist in resource planning for assigned projects
  • Be familiar with all Company's policies, SOPs and other controlled documents related to all study activities performed
  • Be familiar with statistical policy and strategy
  • Assist with study and systems audits conducted by Company GCA and external bodies
  • Stay abreast of latest developments in the field of statistics in drug development


Your Profile:
  • Master's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or other subject with high statistical content with 6 years of post-graduate statistical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research OR Doctoral degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or other subject with high statistical content with 3 years of post-graduate statistical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research
  • Strong skill in communicating statistical information clearly and concisely (written and oral)
  • Strong understanding of statistical concepts related to the design and conduct of clinical studies


Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:
  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways


Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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