Principal Biostatistician

Overview:
**About Phastar**

Phastar brings data to life We are an award-winning specialist biometrics contract research organization (CRO) that works with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to provide statistical consulting, analysis and reporting, data management, and data science services.

Our unique approach to data analysis, “The PHASTAR Discipline”, guarantees error-free results, and this has gained us a reputation for outstanding quality. With this as our core focus, we’re looking for a talented individual who shares our passion for quality and technical expertise to join our team could this be you?

**Why Phastar**

Phastar is a company that cares. We strive to be the premier biometrics provider to work with, and to work for, and we take our responsibility to do our part for the environment and our community seriously.

Our pro bono scheme provides charities access to our biometrics experts at no cost; we source sustainable products to reduce our carbon footprint and, when you join our team, we will plant a tree in your honour as part of our rewilding project. Learn more about our ESG initiatives here.

**Caring for YOU**

YOUR career, YOUR work/life balance, YOUR PHASTAR experience.
- ** Total flexibility** - working hours that work for YOU.
- ** Remote, office or hybrid** - a working arrangement that works for YOU.
- ** Culture of learning** - continuously develop YOUR knowledge and share YOUR expertise with others.
- ** Career Path -** tailored to YOUR strengths and aspirations.
- ** Monthly well-being checks **- to ensure you get the support you need.
- ** Fun, friendly working environment** - experience PHASTAR’s famous social events throughout the year.

**Responsibilities**:
Sound a good fit for you? Here are some of the contributions you would be making as a fully integrated member of our sponsor’s GI team:

- Provide hands-on statistics support for phase I-III clinical trials.
- Review ADaM specifications.
- Draft statistical analysis plan (SAP).
- Develop TLF shells.
- Review TLFs/CSR.
- Verify key efficacy endpoint derivation and p-values.
- Perform simulations using SAS (R would be a plus).
- Act as a statistical consultant to the sponsor, maintaining a positive and engaging client relationship with regards to statistical issues.

Qualifications:
**The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role**
- MSc or PhD in biostatistics or related discipline to have solid statistical knowledge.
- Experience working as a biostatistician on phase I-III clinical trials.
- Submission experience desirable.
- Previous experience performing statistical analysis/simulations using SAS.
- R experience would be advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our FSP positions provide the unique opportunity to work for an award-winning CRO that is recognized for its continuous learning and development opportunities, technical expertise, outstanding quality, and cutting-edge data science techniques, whilst also gaining direct experience of working within our sponsor’s pharmaceutical environment.

Keen to be considered for the role?
- Phastar is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all._

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