Biostatistician II
Bengaluru, India Job ID R0000026707 Category Biostatistics Date Posted 10/01/2024Overview
As a member of Parexel’s Biostatistics group, your expertise in statistical methodology, and data analysis plays a crucial role in providing evidence to support the safety and efficacy of new health treatments. You contribute to research design and analytical strategies, provide input into protocols, and develop and review statistical analysis plans, all while working with the patient in mind.
Parexel's Biostatisticians work in global cross-functional teams where idea-sharing is encouraged, and you constantly learn. Our flexible, supportive, and inclusive working environment provides the space to work at your best wherever you are, voice your opinions, and contribute to the success of the team.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Detail-oriented
- Efficient
- Problem-solver
- Quality-focused
About This Role
The Biostatistician II works independently in the programming and quality control of derived datasets and all kind of statistical outputs (eg, tables, listings and figures), works under the supervision of an experienced biostatistician in the production of analysis plans and reports, provides basic statistical advice to clients and fulfils the project primary role within a designated project team.
Operational Execution
- Production and/or QC of derived datasets and both simple and advanced statistical outputs using efficient programming techniques
- Understand and apply moderately advanced statistical methods
- Coordinate and lead a project team to successful completion of a project within given timelines and budget
- Interact with clients as key contact with regard to statistical and contractual issues
- Assist in the production of analysis plans, statistical reports, statistical sections of integrated clinical reports and other process supporting documents
- Check own work in an ongoing manner to ensure first-time quality
- Provide training in statistical analysis to internal clients
- Proactively participate in and/or lead process/quality improvement initiatives
- Travel to, attend and actively contribute to all kind of client meetings as appropriate (eg discussing analysis concepts, presenting and discussing study results
General Activities
- Mentor and train junior members of the department
- Additional responsibilities as defined by supervisor/manager
Business Development
- Support of Business Development, eg by attending and preparing bid defense meetings
Skills
- Good analytical skills
- Good project management skills
- Professional attitude
- Attention to detail
- A good understanding of statistical issues in clinical trials
- Prior experience with SAS programming desirable
- Ability to work independently
- Good mentoring/leadership skills
Knowledge and Experience:
- PhD in Statistics or related discipline entry level, MS in Statistics or related discipline with 3-6 Years of experience
- The knowledge of pharmacokinetic data is an advantage
- Competent in written and oral English in addition to local language
Education
- PhD in Statistics or related discipline, MS in Statistics or related discipline.
Potential Career Path
Parexel offers career paths for Biostatisticians to progress in their technical position or managerial position, as well as options to move to other areas of the business.
- Biostatistician I
- Biostatistician II
- Senior Biostatistician
- Principal Biostatistician
- Subject Matter Leadership PathwayPeople Management Leadership Pathway
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