Roche
Pharmaceutical
Statistician
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“Statistician at Roche. Skills: Statistical expertise, Clinical trial design, Statistical analysis, Interpretation of results, SAS, R. Applying statistical expertise to the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of individual clinical trials. Contributing to protocol development”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase the probability of technical success; Accelerating timelines to advance Roche’s clinical pipeline; Promote regulatory success; Bringing medicines to our patients faster; Ensure study generates robust, meaningful data to support decision-making and regulatory submissions
Industry & Context.
Capacity for independent thinking; Ability to make decisions based upon sound principles; Strategic agility including problem-solving and critical thinking skills; Applying judgment to address moderately complex statistical or data issues
Use of artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MSc or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field, 1-3 years of relevant experience in clinical trial statistics within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO setting, Familiar with ICH guidelines, GCP, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA), Understanding of statistical principles and methodology relevant to clinical trial design and analysis, Proficient in SAS and/or R, Familiar with CDISC standards, Capacity for independent thinking and ability to make decisions based upon sound principles, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in the areas of presentation and writing, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear language
Nice to Have
Experience working in cross-functional teams, Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex statistical concepts for non-statistical audiences, Experience with multiple phases of drug development (early and/or late stage), Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence and translate complex data for non-technical stakeholders, Strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to portfolio-level decisions
What You'll Do.
Applying statistical expertise to the design
and interpretation of individual clinical trials
Contributing to protocol development
Authoring statistical analysis plans
Performing or overseeing data analyses
Supporting the interpretation and communication of results
Ensuring that each study generates robust
meaningful data to support decision-making and regulatory submissions
Contributing to trial design under guidance
applying standard statistical methods
Drafting and reviewing protocols
statistical analysis plans (SAPs)
and case report forms (CRFs)
Performing or supporting statistical analyses as per statistical analysis plans
Representing Biostatistics and PDD at the Study Team level
Collaborating with study team members to meet deliverables
Summarizing findings clearly
Contributing to CSR development and regulatory responses
Applying judgment to address moderately complex statistical or data issues
Adhering to functional standards by participating in peer review and mentoring relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Key member of the cross-functional study or molecule team; Represent Biostatistics and PDD at the Study Team level; Collaborate with study team members to meet deliverables; Participating in peer review and mentoring relationships; Interacting with colleagues in the global workplace
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Presentation skills; Writing skills; Ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear language; Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex statistical concepts for non-statistical audiences; Ability to influence and translate complex data for non-technical stakeholders
Full Job Description
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ### ### The Position This role is within Biostatistics, a core function within Product Development Data Science and Analytics (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across Development at Roche. Biostatistics identifies opportunities to apply the full breadth of data, digital, and design capabilities to deploy innovative methods across PDD, PD and the broader Roche Pharma organization. As trusted analytical partners in end-to-end drug development, Biostatistics leverages data to drive scientifically rigorous programmatic decisions across Roche’s Development portfolio; Biostatistics designs robust trials and analysis plans that increase the probability of technical success, accelerating timelines to advance Roche’s clinical pipeline and promote regulatory success — ultimately bringing medicines to our patients faster. **_The Opportunity:_** The Statistician is a key member of the cross-functional study or molecule team, responsible for applying statistical expertise to the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of individual clinical trials. This role ensures the scientific rigor and regulatory compliance of the study by contributing to protocol development, authoring statistical analysis plans, performing or overseeing data analyses, and supporting the interpretation and communication of results. The Statistician plays a critical role in ensuring that each study generates robust, meaningful data to support decision-making and regulatory submissions. * You contribute to trial design und
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