Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

In Biostatistics and Programming, we are passionate about data and technical agility to drive enhanced value for our customers and patients. Determined to improve patient health, we provide statistics, programming and clinical pharmacology expertise through global delivery, consistent quality adherence and scientific insight. Through a procedural framework based on robust planning and specifications, we deliver clinical trial planning and development programs, results of a study and lead the regulatory submissions.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Associate Biostatistician will perform various statistical analysis with mentorship from senior staff to deliver the statistician tasks/responsibilities, including analysis, and creation of statistical 

tables, listings and figures.

Key responsibilities:Becomes familiar with the activities outlined in the department's Standard Operating Procedures and Working Practice Documents and contributes changes as needed. Learns and follows departmental procedures for statistical analyses and programming work.Supports a lead statistician to learn lead responsibilities.Builds analysis databases. Coordinates with programmers and data management personnel as to database maintenance, updating and documentation.With mentoring, provides sample size calculations and review protocols for completeness, appropriateness of clinical design, and sound statistical analysis.With mentoring, provides randomization schemes and appropriate documentation.With mentoring, develops statistical analysis plan including table and listing specifications.Programs/validates statistical tables. Provides accurate documentation and is responsible for the work of others who also assist in programming/validating.Participates in sponsor meetings and interacts with other departments.Keys to Success

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related fieldPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years’).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Basic SAS® programming skills including a thorough understanding of macros, SAS/GRAPH,SAS/STAT, and data step programmingR programming skillsJMP skillsCapable of promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team settingFundamental understanding of basic statistical proceduresBasic knowledge of clinical trials database structureAbility to interact with lab scientists, curious about underlying biology hypothesis, assay technologies, and limitations (both in biology and assay technology).Experience with small and simple projects preferred as wellAbility to ask scientific (rather than just statistical) questions so that the focus is on 'what is the right question' rather than on 'what is a better statistical method for a given question'Excellent written and verbal communications skillsGood organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing prioritiesPositive attitude and the ability to work well with othersBenefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!