Research Scientist - Statistician
Job Description
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 within global product development. A successful candidate will be able to collaborate with physicians and medical / paramedical colleagues to develop protocol designs, clinical plans, and data analysis plans. This candidate will also work with statistical analysts, clinical research associates, and third party organizations to establish reporting databases, insure clinical trial 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.
KEY OBJECTIVES/DELIVERABLES:
Operate in collaboration with study personnel to provide input on study designs.
Select statistical methods for data analysis, authoring the corresponding sections of the protocol if applicable, and conducting / directing the conduct of the actual analysis.
Maintain currency with respect to statistical methodology, to maintain proficiency in applying new and varied methods, and to be competent in justifying methods selected.
Participate in peer-review work products from other statistical colleagues.
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 to interact with regulators.
Understand disease states 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.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- MS in statistics, Biostatistics or similar + 7 years experience or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics or similar.
- Proficient in the SAS programming language.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES:
- Experience working with clinical trial data.
- Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation.
- Teamwork and leadership skills.
- Technical growth and application with working knowledge of experimental design and statistics.
- Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Demonstrated problem solving ability and strategic thinking.
- Strong organizational skills/self-management.
- Positive and professional approach.
- Flexibility.
Salary and Benefits
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™
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