Thermo Fisher Scientific Principal Biostatistician - FSP, Customer-Dedicated Jobs in Kenya

Thermo Fisher Scientific Principal Biostatistician - FSP, Customer-Dedicated Jobs in Kenya



We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.   

Our Biostatistics department are passionate about being data and technically agile, and driving enhanced value for our clients and patients. Determined to improve patient health, we help PPD provide industry-leading statistical, programming and clinical pharmacology contributions through global delivery, consistent quality adherence and scientific insight.

As a Principal Biostatistician (FSP) you will work directly with the client as part of their team. Executing diverse statistical tasks supporting the clinical development programs within the client setting.

The tasks mainly focus on managing the statistical activities performed by the biostatistics CRO and on guaranteeing by means of thorough review outstanding statistical quality. Will be involved throughout the full clinical trial process, from study design and protocol writing, over defining the statistical analyses (SAP) to reviewing all study outputs and the CSR.

Education and Experience:

  • Master degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field with 7+ years experience

  • Extensive experience of statistics in a clinical
    trial environment.

  • Extensive project lead/PM experience, clearly demonstrated in previous positions

  • Evidence of providing expert statistical input in previous positions

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Mastery of the statistical principles underlying clinical trials

  • Outstanding statistical skills

  • Mastery of the regulatory issues associated with the reporting of clinical data in the submission process

  • Excellent consultative skills

  • Mastery of SAS® programming skills and familiarity of other statistical packages (eg StatXact, Nquery) and understanding of database structures

  • Superb organizational, time management, and planning skills to create and follow timelines

  • Capable of adapting and adjusting to changing priorities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in the English language

  • Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting

  • Demonstrated initiative, motivation and problem solving skills

  • Positive attitude and the ability to organise a team and work well with others

    How to Apply

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