Senior Nonclinical Statistician

About the role

The Biostatistics Manager of the TED (Translational and Early Development) team supports Vaccine R&D under the supervision of the head of Preclinical or Non-Clinical Team and/or the TED Global head who are all part of the Global Biostatistical Sciences (GBS) team. As a core objective, his/her responsibilities include but not limited to providing statistical support in R&D for pre-clinical work, bioassay and biomarker research and/or CMC, biological assay, and biomarker research. He/She will work in close collaboration with the scientists and/or projects managers and under the supervision of the senior managers of the TED Team.

He/She will assume responsibility for methodological and statistical aspects of pre-clinical and/or non-clinical studies, with general direction from Research Project Leader or technicians. He/she will provide critical input on the design and analysis so that accurate assessments are made for decision-making, while ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with 4 years of Life Science industry experience OR PhD in a relevant field with 1 year of Life Science industry experience.
• Technical expertise in statistics, data science and statistical modelling.
• Proficiency in R programming language.

Soft Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work in a team (team spirit, ease of communication).
• Eager to learn and open-minded.
• Good time management.
• Autonomous.

Statistical Tools

• JMP or other softwares (e.g. SAS or Python) is a plus.

Language

• Effective English in terms of verbal and written communication skills.

Main responsibilities

• Acts as the lead statistician and provides support, with minimal supervision from manager or TED Global Head to the preclinical research team or non-clinical team on statistical requests and on all relevant statistical matters.
• Develop the digital mindset and data science of the clients under his/her responsibility (communications, training, etc.).
• Support the digital evolution of the site within its scope of activity.
• Perform technology watch on data science topics and be the referent for the platform.
• Provides statistical input in the design of experiments with regards to available information and assumptions of in vivo or in vitro preclinical studies and/or research, clinical and analytical (CMC) bioassay development.
• Contributes to the setup of the study to make sure data are adequately captured and collected to address the study objectives.
• Provides statistical support of experimental design, statistical methodology, statistical programming, and data analyses.
• Provides statistical analyses (planning, prioritization, application forms, analysis reports), write statistical memos/reports, communicate, and explain to scientists the statistical conclusions.
• Accountable for all statistical operations, including but not limited to: Sample size calculation and design of experiment, if applicable, Suitability and compliance of randomization plan, if applicable, Quality, compliance, and delivery of statistical methodology & statistical reports.
• Accountable for the statistical scientific content: Selects statistical methodology to support the objectives of the studies, Drives risk assessment for study conclusions if applicable, Statistical interpretation of results driving study conclusion, Proposes, prepares, and performs exploratory data analyses, ad-hoc analyses when applicable.
• Links with other internal and external stakeholders (such as R&D compliance, Functional Planner, Project Manager, CROs, etc.)
• Under supervision of the senior manager of the TED team or Research lead, participates in project activities such as assist in preclinical development plan, decision-making meetings, integrated analyses and dossier preparation, submission (IND and CTD) and follow-up (publication).
• Acts as representative in internal initiatives within TED and GBS.
• Presents internally and externally topics related to statistical activity.
• Manages cross-functional activities: Collaborates with more junior statisticians or contingent workers for the preparation and production of statistical report & analyses/programming.
• Manages activities outsourced to external partners (CROs).

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.