Senior Statistician

Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., is a fast growing Development Partnering Organization (DPO), which acts as a virtual partner in supporting its Biopharmaceutical & Pharmaceutical clients throughout the entire clinical research, development and submissions process. Based in Wayne, PA, Octagon successfully meets their client's unmet needs by integrating information technology and multidisciplinary services to create a complete solution. We offer unparalleled practical knowledge and industry expertise that spans the clinical research and development lifecycle.  

Currently, we are experiencing significant growth and are conducting a nationwide search in efforts to expand our Clinical Information Management Team. Reporting directly to Director, Statistics & Programming, the Senior Statistician will be responsible for the following:  

• Participate in the design and review of clinical protocols and case report forms including preparation of statistical sections, sample size calculations, randomization, and study design recommendations
• Prepare detailed statistical analysis plans (including shell tables and listings)
• Provide detailed specifications to SAS programmers for generating SAS analysis datasets for efficacy and safety analyses
• Perform efficacy analyses to determine the difference in efficacy between test drug and controlled drug in clinical trials
• Perform safety parameter analyses to assess the safety profile of test drug compared to that of controlled drug in clinical trials
• Review study summaries and data displays for consistency with the statistical analysis plan and recommended approval or revision
• Provide advice and guidance to the data management and statistical programming team.
• Coordinate data and table review activities among the project team
• Communicate with clients regarding study protocol and statistical analysis issues

The successful candidate will have any combination of the following skills/experience:

• Minimum of a Masters degree in Statistics, PhD (preferred)
• Minimum of 5-7 years professional experience in a Life Sciences setting (ideally in Pharmaceuticals and/or CRO)
• Strong writing, oral & presentation skills

Octagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an outstanding corporate culture. We are an emerging growth company providing a business casual environment, strong benefits, competitive compensation and outstanding career advancement opportunities. The entrepreneurial setting, coupled with our financial stability, has made us an employer of choice, and one of the most sought after Life Sciences employers in the area. Please visit us at www.octagonresearch.com to learn more about how we are revolutionizing the drug development lifecycle.

To apply, please forward your resume to Laurie Koch, Recruitment Manager, Talent Acquisition at lkoch@octagonresearch.com.