Data Monitoring Committee Biostatistician

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Job description

*Job Description*

As a Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) Statistician, you will develop and review DMC statistical analysis plans and author/co-author DMC summary reports and DMC Charters. You will use your knowledge to advise, provide guidance and to oversee the quality control of statistical deliverables for DMCs. As the DMC Statistician within a study team, you will direct the activities for the independent [unblinded] team on a study and be accountable for the relevant deliverables. You will be the first person on a trial to be aware of the safety and efficacy results and be able to monitor them as they progress, providing interpretation of the statistical aspects to the DMC board. Senior, Principal, and Senior Principal level DMC Statisticians at Parexel are client-facing and play an integral part in the study team.

Our Biostatistics DMC team is not only focused on delivering quality results for the needs of DMC board members as well as those of our clients, but also value working with one another in a flexible environment. Our virtual resources support our teams to work collaboratively and effectively across the globe.

*What you'll do*

Supervise, advise and review:
* Leverage your expertise. Use novel analysis strategies and execute them using efficient programming techniques (software: SAS, R). Perform sample size, power and conditional power computations to establish efficacy/futility on a trial.
* Be at the fore of new technologies. Using interactive data visualisation tools to facilitate a superior way to interrogate data.
* Foster teamwork. Perform intricate statistical analyses and provide input to statistical reports.
* Share knowledge. Provide input to DMC analysis plans and DMC summary reports.
* Impact the process. Be a proactive advisor for all types of analysis from the proposal process through the project life cycle.
* Take quality seriously. Review unblinded analysis data sets and quality control all relevant statistical analysis deliverables.
* Coach and mentor. Train and uplift junior members of the team.

Cooperate and network:
* Build relationships. Liaise with other biostatistical and company departments to optimize global efficiency.
* Work collaboratively. Coordinate Biostatistics related project activities for successful completion within given timelines and budget.
* Interact with heart. Coordinate with DMC boards and clients with regards to data analysis, scope of work, and budget.
* Demonstrate our expertise. Represent Parexel at client and DMC meetings.
*Qualifications*

*More about you*

On your first day we'll expect you to have:

Experience:
* A minimum of 5 years industry (or directly relevant) experience
* Experience of performing the role of independent [unblinded] statistician supporting a DMC
* A thorough understanding of the statistical aspects of either clinical trials and/or observational studies
* Experience in statistical analysis in a clinically related subject, either within clinical trials or in Epidemiology
* SAS programming and/or R programming skills (desired)

Education:
* A Masters or Ph.D. level education in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, or another relevant discipline

Skills:
* Confidence, be self-reliant and a quick learner who enjoys working in a matrixed team
* The ability to fluently explain statistical concepts using layman's language
* The ability to work to exacting timelines
* Good leadership skills
* Very strong oral and written English communication skills
* The ability to travel as required
* A strong work ethic to promote the development of life changing treatments for patients
*Why Work at Parexel*

*There are pivotal moments in every career:* Sharing new treatments. Improving processes. Delivering life-saving advances. The people who succeed are the ones who make the journey go further and faster every time. What if you had a partner to support you as you reach the next level in your professional path? A partner who believes a collaborative environment is key to achieving your goals? A partner who is dedicated to your health and wellness so you can help make a difference in the lives of millions worldwide?

That's Parexel. We're a diverse team of professionals focused on one goal: getting treatments into the hands of those who need them most. Working together, the results we bring to our clients and the opportunities we bring to our team get better with every step.

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