Senior Principal Statistician

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As a Senior Principal Statistician, you'll provide statistical leadership and drive development decision on one or more programs using quantitative sciences. Your role encompasses employing robust statistical methodologies in shaping development plans, crafting statistically sound protocols and analysis plans aligned with regulatory standards, and bringing statistical innovation to bear on projects in one of our therapeutic/technology areas. From devising clinical development plan to interpreting data, your expertise will enable our mission to help people see brilliantly. This position can be offered at Sr Engineer to Sr Principal level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualification. On a typical day your role may include:

• Using sound statistical methodology to devise development plans in one or more therapeutic/technology areas.
• Preparing the statistical component of protocols which meet project objectives, health authority guidelines, and clinical trial methodology standards.
• Independently develop and implement advanced statistical methodologies, ensuring appropriate implementation to address project needs in a therapeutic/technology area. Serves as resident expert and Biostatistics go-to person for the therapeutic/technology area.
• Analyze and interpret complex clinical trial data, including efficacy and safety endpoints, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with statisticians, data scientists, and programmers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of statistical outputs for regulatory submissions and scientific publications.
• Review and contribute to study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports, adhering to regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
• Supporting the regulatory review and approval of the experimental therapies/devices
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and utilize sophisticated statistical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and potential safety signals in clinical trial data.

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience

• PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics
• At least 5 years' experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry with a PhD or at least 10 years with Master's degree
• Emerging health authority experience
• Excellent written and oral communication

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: 5%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: Yes