Intern UK – Biostatistician

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Position Summary:

Provide statistical support for clinical trials in medical devices under the direct supervision of a senior biostatistician. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support product development activities while developing core biostatistics skills.                                                             .

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct data analysis for clinical trial publications under supervision and collaborate with internal and external partners
  • Support and execute clinical trials activities for medical devices including:
  • Clinical trial design and sample size calculations for Clinical Study Synopsis and Clinical Investigation Plans (protocols)
  • Simulation programs to assess trial operating characteristics
  • Input on effective data collection methods
  • Randomization plans and lists
  • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) with appropriate methodology and data presentation
  • Blind data review and unblinding processes
  • Programming instructions to statistical programmers; review and approve programming deliverables
  • Interpretation and communication of data and statistical results, including Clinical Study Report (CSR) development
• Contribute to real-world data analyses and meta-analyses
• Implement standard operating procedures and best practice documents for statistical approaches
• Review and apply new statistical methods to existing processes
• Ensure proper documentation of all activities (traceability, data specifications, analysis validation) per internal procedures
• Contribute to project management plans and meet deadlines
• Communicate statistical concepts and results clearly to non-statistical colleagues
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate data analysis results
• Perform other tasks as assigned by line management

Skills and Experience:

• Strong fundamentals in probability and inference.
• Hands-on experience with SAS and/or R.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, analytical, and able to follow documented procedures.
• Ability to explain statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences

Education:

• University degree (BSc or higher) in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Epidemiology or related field.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required.

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