Statistician
About the role
Our Statistics team provides statistical and analytical expertise across Costello Medical, devising statistical analysis plans and performing data analysis within R, Excel, Stan, SQL and BUGS software. They communicate the methodologies and results in both written and oral formats to drug and device manufacturers, and doctors.
Responsibilities
- Devising and performing statistical analysis plans
- Communicating methodologies and results to clients in the healthcare sector
- Working in project teams alongside colleagues from all specialities to ensure that statistics projects are completed to an exceptionally high standard, on time and in line with client expectations
- Collaborating with clients through client calls and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders
- Exposing to a wide variety of services and a broad range of therapeutic areas through delivering project work
Requirements
- A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific or mathematical discipline (minimum GPA 3.3)
- Proficiency in the R programming language
- The technical and mathematical ability, coupled with the written and oral communication skills, to explain complex techniques and results to non-experts
- A willingness to trial, explore or recommend new software or techniques that may suit specific projects
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, along with the ability to maintain a high level of customer service and the quality of deliverables under multiple competing demands
- A high level of organization, with the flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
- The ability to use your initiative and work independently, in addition to working collaboratively within project teams
- Excellent written English, which will be assessed during the selection process
Desired requirements
- A Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or mathematical discipline
- Experience with Python, Stan, SQL
- Knowledge of medical data, clinical processes or trials
Benefits
- A starting salary of $73,000 to $76,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and previous experience, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
- 23 days' vacation leave increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 27 days
- 6 public holidays plus 1 floating vacation day to use on a holiday of your choosing
- Flexible, reasonable working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time
- Private medical insurance with a company contribution, as well as dental and vision cover and life insurance
- Retirement savings via a 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
- Paid funding for external education and study leave
- Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service
Application Process
You are required to submit your resume and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. Your resume should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable. Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. Following this, you will also be sent a technical assessment, using R programming, and a proofreading exercise that we ask you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview which will include a short presentation you can prepare for in advance. Our standard recruitment process lasts around 6 weeks, however, this can be adapted if necessary.