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Research Scientist-Statistician: Eli Lilly and Company

For more than 130 years, Lilly has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of people in the United States and around the world. We address these needs primarily by developing innovative medicines—investing a higher percentage of our sales in research and development than any other major pharmaceutical company. If you are interested in being considered for employment with a “Best in Class” Pharmaceutical company, please review the following opportunity:
Research Scientist-Statistician
This Project Statistician position is needed to support the clinical development of late phase molecules and support of existing products within a global team. A successful candidate will be able to collaborate with physicians and medical / scientific colleagues to develop protocol designs, clinical plans, and data analysis plans. This position also includes work with observational (non-randomized) clinical research, and requires development of data analysis plans in this context. This candidate will work with statistical analysts, clinical research associates, and third party organizations to establish reporting databases, insure clinical trial and observational study data are appropriately analyzed, and collaborate with various medical colleagues to guarantee results are quickly and accurately disseminated to a variety of internal and external audiences. The development and application of advanced statistical methods will be integral to success in this position.
KEY OBJECTIVES/DELIVERABLES:

• Statistical Study Design and Analysis: Operate in collaboration with study personnel to provide input on study designs for randomized clinical trials and observational studies. Select statistical methods for data analysis, authoring the corresponding sections of the protocol if applicable, authoring analysis plans, and conducting / directing the conduct of the actual analysis. Maintain currency with respect to statistical methodology, to maintain proficiency in applying new and varied advanced statistical methods, and to be competent in justifying methods selected. Participate in peer-review of work products from other statistical colleagues.
• Communication of Results and Inferences: Collaborate with team members to write reports and communicate results. Assist with, or be responsible for, communicating study results via regulatory submissions, manuscripts, or oral presentations in group settings, as well as for communicating one-on-one with key customers and presenting at scientific meetings. Respond to regulatory queries and interact with regulators.
• Therapeutic Area Knowledge: Ability to develop understanding of medical aspects of therapeutic area to which assigned, in order to enhance the level of customer focus and collaboration and be seen as a strong scientific contributor.
• Regulatory Compliance: Perform work in full compliance with assigned curriculum(s) and will be responsible for following applicable Corporate, Medical, local, and departmental policies, procedures, processes, and training.
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• MS + 7 years experience or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field.
• Proficent in SAS programming language.
  

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES:

• Experience working with Clinical Trial Data.
• Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
• Teamwork and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Strong organizational skills/self-management.
• Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables.
• Detail oriented.
• Flexibility.
  

Lilly credits its exceptional employees for its successes, and knows the key to ongoing achievement lies in attracting and retaining the best people. A company rich in heritage, Lilly employs individuals, conducts research and markets products worldwide. By providing for the unmet needs of our customers through a continuous stream of innovation, we will outgrow all competitors.
Lilly earns consistent and wide recognition for creating an exceptional work environment while maintaining our highly regarded reputation in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Community:

• FORTUNE Most Globally Admired Companies™
• FORTUNE Top Companies for Leaders in North America™
• Chronicle of Philanthropy Most Generous Companies in the US
• Business Week Magazine Best Places To Launch A Career™
• Information Week 500 Most Innovative Users of Technology
• Science Magazine Best Companies for Scientists™
• The ScientistBest Places to Work in the Industry™
• Black Enterprise Top 40 Companies for Diversity
• Working Mother Best Companies for Working Mothers™
  

LILLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER