Contract Biostatistician Ophthalmology
Contract Biostatistician Ophthalmology
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Job Description
** PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract position offered at 100 capacity 40 hours per week) **
The Company
AAVantgarde is a clinicalstage international biotechnology company headquartered in Italy. We have developed two cuttingedge AAV vector platforms to overcome DNA cargo limitations targeting Usher syndrome type 1B and Stargardt disease. Founded by the renowned Professor Alberto Auricchio a pioneer in gene therapy our mission is to transform genetic medicine for patients with no current therapeutic options. Join us at AAVantgarde and be a part of our innovative journey to bring the next generation of genetic medicines to those in need.
The Role
In this role you will independently manage all statistical tasks on assigned trials from protocol and statistical analysis plan development to reporting activities and exploratory analyses. Your expertise will be crucial in explaining statistical methodologies and interpreting analysis results providing statistical consultation and supporting submission activities regulatory meetings and other drug development activities. You will also contribute to interactions with external review boards ethics committees consultants and other parties representing AAVantgarde in statistical discussions at congresses and scientific meetings.
As the biostatistics line function representative in multifunctional teams you will ensure functional alignment and keep the team informed about the status and issues related to the assigned trials. You will collaborate with other line functions explaining statistical concepts in a manner easily understood by nonstatisticians and providing strong statistical justifications for actions and decisions. Establishing and maintaining effective communication and sound working relationships with the Clinical Operations and wider Biometrics teams will be essential. You will also undertake independent research aligned with AAVantgardes clinical science strategy particularly in biostatistics applied to ophthalmology and vision sciences and carry out statistical analyses for specific clinical trial projects.
Skills and experience required
The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or equivalent experience in biostatistics medical statistics or a related field with extensive clinical trial experience using a variety of statistical methods. You should have a proven track record in developing and undertaking independent research managing and analyzing complex and longitudinal data sets and writing papers for peerreviewed journals. A specific interest in ophthalmology and vision research is essential along with experience in statistical analysis of ophthalmic or complex data. You will have experience working in multidisciplinary teams collaborating with clinical and nonclinical researchers and supervising research students or staff. A strong working knowledge of research methods in statistics and epidemiology and an understanding of ICH GCP ethics and information governance issues in research are required.
Desirable expertise includes Bayesian statistics causal inference clinical trial design data exploration skills estimands machine learning missing data and modeling approaches.
Whats in it for You
At AAVantgarde we believe in creating an environment where our employees can thrive. Our flexible working environment allows you to balance work and life effectively. Our central London office just a stones throw from London Victoria train station offers a prime location with topnotch facilities including a gym coffee shop and a rooftop garden. As a rapidly growing biotech with recent funding there are ample opportunities for career advancement and as we grow so can you. We offer a generous salary bonus pension health insurance through Vitality and income protection ensuring you have the support and resources you need to succeed. Join us and be part of an exciting innovative journey in the world of biotechnology.
Equal Opportunities
At AAVantgarde we are committed to fostering a welcoming collaborative and inclusive environment. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or any other legally protected characteristics. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Recruitment Policy
AAVantgardes HR team leads all recruitment activities for AAVantgarde globally. AAVantgarde will not recognise any notional ownership recruitment companies claim to hold over candidates they present directly to hiring managers without the AAVantgarde HR teams consent nor any fees the recruitment company may feel are due as a result of this. Unsolicited resumes sent to AAVantgarde from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and AAVantgarde and do not obligate AAVantgarde to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees. If you are interested in becoming a recruitment partner please email the HR team at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
