Statistician Health Sector

At Roche you can show up as yourself embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression open dialogue and genuine connections where you are valued accepted and respected for who you are allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. This role is within Biostatistics a core function within Product Development Data Science and Analytics (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across Development at Roche. Biostatistics identifies opportunities to apply the full breadth of data digital and design capabilities to deploy innovative methods across PDD PD and the broader Roche Pharma organization.

As trusted analytical partners in end-to-end drug development Biostatistics leverages data to drive scientifically rigorous programmatic decisions across Roches Development portfolio; Biostatistics designs robust trials and analysis plans that increase the probability of technical success accelerating timelines to advance Roches clinical pipeline and promote regulatory success ultimately bringing medicines to our patients faster.

The Statistician is a key member of the cross-functional study or molecule team responsible for applying statistical expertise to the design conduct analysis and interpretation of individual clinical trials. This role ensures the scientific rigor and regulatory compliance of the study by contributing to protocol development authoring statistical analysis plans performing or overseeing data analyses and supporting the interpretation and communication of results. The Statistician plays a critical role in ensuring that each study generates robust meaningful data to support decision-making and regulatory submissions.

You draft and review protocols statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and case report forms (CRFs) using templates and precedents
You perform or support statistical analyses as per statistical analysis plans escalating issues when needed
You represent Biostatistics and PDD at the Study Team level ensuring statistical and scientific rigor of study deliverables under guidance
You summarize findings clearly with support from senior colleagues
You contribute to CSR development and regulatory responses using established templates
You apply judgment to address moderately complex statistical or data issues balancing scientific rigor with appropriate flexibility and seek guidance when facing novel or ambiguous situations
You adhere to functional standards by participating in peer review and mentoring relationships to uphold quality and build methodological and regulatory expertise

You hold an MSc or PhD in Statistics Biostatistics or a closely related quantitative field
You have 1-3 years of relevant experience in clinical trial statistics within a pharmaceutical biotech or CRO setting
You are familiar with ICH guidelines GCP and regulatory requirements (e.g. You have a strong understanding of statistical principles and methodology relevant to clinical trial design and analysis
You bring excellent strategic agility including problem-solving and critical thinking skills and agility that extends beyond the technical domain
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills specifically in the areas of presentation and writing with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear language

Experience with multiple phases of drug development (early and/or late stage)
Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence and translate complex data for non-technical stakeholders
Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

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