Thermo Fisher Scientific Senior/Principal Biostatistician Jobs in Kenya

Thermo Fisher Scientific Senior/Principal Biostatistician Jobs in Kenya



We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.   

Our Biostatistics department are passionate about being data and technically agile, and driving enhanced value for our clients and patients. Determined to improve patient health, we help PPD provide industry-leading statistical, programming and clinical pharmacology contributions through global delivery, consistent quality adherence and scientific insight.

We currently have multiple roles available at the Senior/Principal Biostatistician level, across various projects.

As a Senior/Principal Biostatistician, you will function independently as Lead Statistician on projects, whilst leading/mentoring junior statisticians.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Lead the project team, conduct team meetings, maintain project timelines, assess resources needed and allocate resources as required.

  • Provide mentorship to junior team members.

  • Develop statistical analysis plans, including analysis database and tables & listing specifications.

  • Provide randomization schemes and appropriate documentation.

  • Provide sample size
    calculations and review protocols for completeness, appropriateness of clinical design and sound statistical analysis.

  • Coordinate and collaborate with Programmers and Data Management personnel as to database maintenance, updating and documentation.

    To be considered for the role you should have the following qualifications and experience:

  • Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics or related field

  • 5+ years of experience working in Biostatistics (previous CRO experience is desirable)

  • Solid SAS programming experience (proficient in BASE, STAT, MACRO and GRAPH)

  • Strong understanding of statistical principles and excellent statistical skills

  • Good project management experience, demonstrated through previous experience managing multiple projects

  • Capable of providing mentorship and promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team setting

  • Fluency in English is essential

    How to Apply

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