Principal Biostatistician

Key Responsibilities：

• Provide input on statistical scientific and operational aspects of the planning, design and reporting of trials/programs

• Provide statistical expertise to support submission activities and documents, meetings with and responses to Health Authorities and other drug development activities, as required

• Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making. Explain statistical concepts in a manner easily understood by non-statisticians

• Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., data management, programming, medical writing) to ensure timelines and quality of statistical deliverables

• Identify, evaluate, and promote the use and acceptance of innovative methods within and outside the organization, , through scientific collaborations, publications in scientific peer reviewed journals, presentations and chairing sessions at professional conferences

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Essential Requirements:

• MS or PhD (in Statistics or equivalent) with relevant work experience (depending on the level of the position)

• Fluent English oral and written

• Good communication and presentation skills

• Knowledge and expertise in Statistics; Skilled in statistical software packages (e.g. SAS, R)

• Able to work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve team’s objective; Strong knowledge of drug development and Health Authority guidelines

• Effective utilization of innovative statistics and quantitative analytics to influence assigned trial/program team decision

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