Senior Statistician, AstraZeneca

Presentation
On behalf of our client AstraZeneca we are now looking for two Senior Statisticians. The missions will start now or after agreement with possibility for extensions after 7 months.

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity

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Arbetsuppgifter
Are you interested in becoming part of the statistics group at AstraZeneca R&D Mölndal. Biometrics & Information Sciences are now looking for statisticans for assignments with start as soon as possible.

As a statistician in clinical development you are expected to provide statistical expertise in the design, planning, evaluation and documentation of clinical studies and programs in all phases of clinical development. This will also include work of more exploratory nature, e.g. modeling and simulation, as well as other means to improve internal decision making. Dependent on your experience you might also be expected to contribute to more strategic planning, act as expert contact to our external collaborators, coach more junior staff and be part of the department’s adaption and development of statistical methodology.

Utbildning/erfarenhet
Required Background
Minimum MSc in Mathematical Statistics, Statistics, Biostatistics or similar subject with a strong focus on statistics. Experience from the pharmaceutical industry and using software´s such as SAS and S-Plus/R is an advantage. Good collaboration, communication and influencing skills. Good written and spoken English.

Desired Additional Background or Skills
One or more of the following is an advantage:

Higher academic degree.

Experience from drug development or other related fields.

Personal Qualities
We put high importance in personal qualities. Candidates should posses good social skills, be strong team player and be able to work effectively in a global organization where teams often are geographically dispersed. You should be able to work independently, take own initiatives and have a positive, goal oriented and problem solving attitude. It is essential to have good organizational and communication skills and you should be able to analyze and summarize your results and be comfortable in presenting them. A successful candidate has interest and ability to communicate statistical matters to other experts as well as interest in the application of statistical methodology in pharmaceutical development.

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