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Principal Biostatistician

AT Novartis
Novartis

Principal Biostatistician

Shanghai, China

Summary

About the role:
Leads implementation of modern and innovative clinical trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analyses and data exploration at the study level.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

Provide input on statistical scientific and operational aspects of the planning, design and reporting of trials/programs

Provide statistical expertise to support submission activities and documents, meetings with and responses to Health Authorities and other drug development activities, as required

Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making. Explain statistical concepts in a manner easily understood by non-statisticians

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Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., data management, programming, medical writing) to ensure timelines and quality of statistical deliverables

Identify, evaluate, and promote the use and acceptance of innovative methods within and outside the organization, , through scientific collaborations, publications in scientific peer reviewed journals, presentations and chairing sessions at professional conferences

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Essential Requirements:

MS or PhD (in Statistics or equivalent) with relevant work experience (depending on the level of the position)

Fluent English oral and written

Good communication and presentation skills

Knowledge and expertise in Statistics; Skilled in statistical software packages (e.g. SAS, R)

Able to work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve team's objective; Strong knowledge of drug development and Health Authority guidelines

• Effective utilization of innovative statistics and quantitative analytics to influence assigned trial/program team decision

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.china@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Division
Development

Business Unit
Innovative Medicines

Location
China

Site
Shanghai (Shanghai)

Company / Legal Entity
CN14 (FCRS = CN014) China Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Co., Ltd.

Functional Area
Research & Development

Job Type
Full time

Employment Type
Regular

Shift Work
No

Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Novartis-REQ-10012580
Employment Type: Full Time