Senior Biostatistician in Mississauga

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

This is what you will do:

• The Senior Biostatistician, Biostatistics has necessary academic qualifications, but limited experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry, and therefore most work will be supervised by a more experienced statistician.
• Common activities include study-level support, including set-up, conduct, analysis, and reporting. Technical statistical projects can also be addressed.

You will be responsible for:

• Under the guidance of an experienced statistician, provides:
• Statistical support to standard study design and interpretation
• Statistical validation activities
• Analysis of internal and external information to inform design decisions and the development of decision criteria
• Application of modelling and simulation to inform study design, assess robustness of results etc.
• Development of a Statistical Analysis Plan for standard study and/or project delivery.
• Production of analysis, supporting graphics and analysis tables for projects, such as preclinical studies, clinical study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies, or publications
• Interpretation, summarization, and communication of results of standard studies
• Statistical support for regulatory submissions
• Contribute to improvement of methodology and provide practical solutions for problems
• Contribute to the application of statistical methodology to improve the process and delivery activities
• Contribute to the development of best practice to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Accountable for the quality of their statistical work; provide discipline-specific understanding, insight, and constructive challenge and self-aware of own development needs

You will need to have:

• 1+ years of experience with a MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc
• Programming knowledge and experience (SAS or R preferred)
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Self-Awareness
• Flexible, well-organized, and possess the ability to work well under pressure

The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to:

• use a computer;
• engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging;
• engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue;
• collaborate with others;
• maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics preferred with exposure to clinical trials in pharmaceutical industry through internship or work experience
• Collaboration required
• Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems, problem solving and quality focus

At Alexion, you will find a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and a diverse environment where your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of rare disease research and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.