22 Permanent, Biotechnology / Life Sciences jobs in Peterborough

Successful candidates will join our Clinical Biometrics team, which designs Astellas' development programs to enable data-driven decision-making. Using state-of-the-art methodologies and innovative approaches, Clinical Biometrics generates compelling evidence from clinical trials, along with real-world data (RWD), ensures successful and timely regulatory approval, pricing, reimbursement, and patient access. As a Statistical Scientist, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials under the supervision of a senior Statistician. This is an exciting time to join Astellas as we expand our team in the UK. We are seeking diverse, self-motivated individuals eager to make a difference. The role reports to the Team Lead, Statistical Science, Cell and Gene Therapy, Clinical Biometrics, and is located in Bourne, UK. At Astellas we recognise the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimise the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.,

• Performing statistical analyses in accordance with protocol, statistical analysis plan (SAP), good statistical practice, and available regulatory guidelines; contributing to protocol and SAP development as appropriate.
• Being responsible for the quality and timeliness of all statistical deliverables of the assigned tasks.
• Providing hands-on programming experience within SAS, including data manipulation and analysis of a wide array of data sources/types.
• Contributing to clinical study reports, other reports or publications by providing statistical interpretation of the results.
• Partnering and communicating effectively with other Quantitative Sciences & Evidence Generations (QSEG) functions; in particular, providing Statistical Programmers with study details, timelines, specifications, and efficacy analyses algorithms. Statistician and Programmer communicate frequently and update each other on progress of individual deliverables., The is a permanent full-time position.
• This position is based in the UK.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter in our local office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
  
  Demonstrable experience in applying statistical methods in biomedical research, Pharma, biotech, CRO, Academia or Healthcare industry.
• Strong analytical, statistical programming and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in identifying and implementing new ideas and methodologies, learning new techniques, and adjusting to new approaches quickly.
• Worked independently to achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Experience:
• Good working knowledge of R.
• Develops expertise beyond statistics by researching medical literature, understands clinical, regulatory, and commercial landscape and builds an adequate network with academic, regulators and industry peers
• Keeps current on statistical methodology and programming skills
Education:
• Educated to M.S level or higher (or equivalent) in Biostatistics, Statistics.
  
  About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions. We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage. Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division. We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes. Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care. The Opportunity: Would you like to join an organisation at the forefront of healthcare innovation, transforming cutting-edge science into VALUE for patients? Bring your unique skills, experience, perspectives, and ideas to Astellas.