Statistical Methodology Lead (UK)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aStatistical Methodology Leadto join us in ourBiometrics & Data Scienceteam based in any of our Brussels (Belgium) Monheim (Germany) Slough (UK) or Atlanta or Raleigh (US) offices.

About the role

In this role you will serve as an influential senior statistical consultant and technical leader across all statistical groups and therapy areas. You will define the strategy for key areas of innovation within UCB. You possess industry leading expertise in a unique and relevant area of statistical methodology for example innovative study designs and Bayesian statistics or have breadth of knowledge across a wide range of advanced statistical methodologies. You will interface effectively across a key section of the value chain for example early phase statistics or late phase.

Who youll work with

You will report into the Head of Advanced Methods & Data Science

What youll do

• Defines strategy to develop innovative approaches for key areas and drives implementation in areas which will help accelerate the development process.
• Identify strategy and lead the development assessment and introduction of new statistical technology and methodology including statistical model-based drug development approaches using frequentist and/or Bayesian methodologies.
• Performs as a highly competent and experienced senior level biostatistician by functioning as a technical resource and internal statistical consultant across therapy areas and as a coach/mentor to BDS staff.
• As needed carries out or supervises advanced statistical analyses to address complex design problems across therapy areas for instance performing complex simulations to determine sample size and power considerations for different study design options.
• Stays current with ongoing developments in statistical methods applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Provides statistical sciences training to UCB employees from different disciplines on advanced statistical concepts

Interested For this position youll need the following education experience and skills:

• PhD in Statistics Mathematics or similar scientific discipline required
• Several years experience in biostatistics with relevant Pharma experience
• Stakeholder management experience
• Statistical methodology and publication and academic track record
• Strong computer programming skills including R and/or other languages

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8500 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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