Summary
This position will be located in Cambridge, MA USA or Basel, Switzerland but can not be located remotely.
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About the role:
We are building a novel non-clinical statistics function within our Data Science and Modeling and Simulation team in PK Sciences which is part of our Translational Medicine Organization. We are seeking an Associate Director Non-Clinical Statistics, who can independently support one of our key disease areas. This role engages with scientists, project teams, and disease areas across Biomedical Research.
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
· Collaboration: Work closely with scientists, project teams, and disease areas to integrate statistical methodologies into research and development processes.
· Statistical Support: Provide expert statistical support for non-clinical studies, ensuring robust data analysis and interpretation.
· Innovation: Contribute to the development and application of innovative statistical techniques
· Training and Mentorship: Mentor junior statisticians and data scientists, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth..
· Cross-Functional Representation: Represent non-clinical statistics on cross-functional teams to provide effective statistical consideration and collaborate closely with scientists across Biomedical Research.
· Statistical Approaches: Ensure and implement statistically sound approaches for the design, analysis, reporting, and interpretation of exploratory and regulatory non-clinical studies.
Automation Development: Develop automated solutions
Education: Ph.D. or Masters in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in non-clinical statistics, with a strong working knowledge in biology, pharmacology and toxicology.
- Technical Skills: Expertise in statistical software and programming languages (e.g., R, SAS, Python).
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Innovation: Demonstrated ability to drive methodological innovation and apply advanced statistical techniques to complex problems.
- Fluent in English (oral and written).
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
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