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Job Title: Principal Biostatistician

Job Description

Principal Statistician - Staff Scientist, Biostatistics Projects

Serve as the statistical leader in the cross-functional development team for one compound/indication. Provide statistical expertise to the development strategy, decision making, and interpretation of data generated through the clinical development program. Embrace excellence and innovation among quantitative methods. Collaborate closely with program partners and stakeholders to deliver on-time statistical deliverables for all clinical trials and/or HA submissions of one compound/indication. Report to a disease area team leader within the Biostatistics and Statistical Modelling organization. Carry out functional responsibilities in accordance with applicable company guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Hard Skills

• Master or doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in Statistics or related field with a minimum of 6 years experience

• Expertise in drug development in a regulatory environment

• Advanced knowledge of biostatistics and its application to clinical trials

• Experience in clinical trial design and scenario-planning

• Extensive experience in the Pharma or Biotech environment

• Ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor statistical processes for multiple clinical trials

• Expertise in Bayesian statistics

• Proficient in statistical software (SAS and/or R)

Soft Skills

• Able to collaborate with program partners and stakeholders

• Clearly explain complex statistical concepts in written and spoken English

• Team-player with a focused attitude

• Able to work autonomously as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a dynamic environment

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Waltham, Massachusetts and some days remote.

Work Environment

Member of a cross-disciplinary team involved in the clinical development of therapeutic antibodies. Work in a human-sized, dynamic, rapidly growing biotech company. Offers a competitive salary with extensive benefits, and the chance to grow in a team driven by creativity, innovation, and science. Must be based in Boston, MA or surrounding area due to client need. Urgent start date.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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