At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead statistical analyses for clinical trials and real-world data projects.
- Company: Vertex, a leader in global medicines development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to engage with regulators and stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare decisions and contribute to innovative studies.
- Qualifications: Ph.D. or MS in Biostatistics with extensive experience and strong programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
In this role you will perform sophisticated statistical analyses across post-marketing and real-world data projects, acting as the statistics lead on assigned initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape study design, analysis plans, and dissemination of results, contributing to regulatory, payer, and healthcare decision-making. You will present findings in SRF and lead statistical guidance for complex issues with limited supervision. This position offers impact across clinical trials, observational studies, and real-world evidence activities within Vertex’s Global Medicines Development and Affairs.
Responsibilities
- Own statistical work for clinical trials and observational studies or real-world data investigations.
- Develop design and analysis plans, including SAPs and TFLs, and author study documents such as Data Dissemination Plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide expert statistical input to project teams.
- Contribute to clinical study reports and related publications and posters.
- Present findings to SRF and participate in senior review boards.
- Possibly oversee one or more project components and provide strategic direction.
- Engage with regulators, payers, and other external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality TFLs with statistical programming teams.
Key requirements
- Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience or MS in Biostatistics or related fields with 10 years of experience.
- Proficiency in SAS and R.
- Advanced statistical methods knowledge and drug development experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team, and to guide non-statisticians.
- Experience with study design, sample size estimation, and randomization planning.
- Experience contributing to study reports and peer-reviewed publications.
Senior Biostatistician II in London employer: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at their Milton Park R&D facility in Abingdon, where innovation thrives. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with access to training resources that foster growth in the pharmaceutical industry. The inclusive culture encourages collaboration across disciplines, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact through science.
