Senior Statistician
We are seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented professional (m/f) with a sound knowledge of biostatistics and/or bioinformatics to strengthen the discovery statistics team. By developing experimental designs, executing data analyses and reporting and presenting of results for a variety of discovery research models (in vitro, in vivo research experiments), the successful candidate will actively and directly contribute to high-quality research in the neuroscience drug discovery area, in close partnership with the discovery research teams. The candidate will closely collaborate with a senior lead statistician and with external statistical contractors. He/she will play a crucial role in bridging the gap from pre-clinical experiments to first-in-human trials.
Our expectations:
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Eager to develop a thorough understanding of the drug discovery and development science and business
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Assume responsibility for all phases of a project request from understanding the scientific question, formulating a solution, acquiring and curating data, data analysis, interpretation of findings and providing feedback to the discovery research team
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Deliver high-quality work according to the highest standards of data integrity and reproducibility (data processing, data analysis, reporting and archiving
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Apply problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking skills, seeking a balance between pragmatism and innovation, to deliver solutions in line with the research and business needs
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Flexibility and multi-tasking
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Be an ambassador of good statistical practices in drug discovery research
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Invest in and enjoy building long-term collaborative relationships with statistics and research colleagues
We offer:
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A global, diverse, dynamic peer working environment that consists of group of 20+ quality discovery statisticians/bioinformaticians with varying levels of experience, within a large organization of quantitative scientists (statisticians, clinical pharmacologists, statistical and pharmacometric modellers) that supports the entire R&D process from early drug discovery to late clinical development stages.
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A wide variety of learning and development opportunities, including technical, soft and leadership skills
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Janssen Pharmaceutica has repeatedly been elected the most attractive private employer in Belgium (Randstad Award)
Qualifications:
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PhD degree in Bioinformatics or Biostatistics, or Master degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or related field plus 3 years minimum relevant experience.
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Proficient in R (and SAS) programming
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Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
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Language skills: fluent English, oral and in written