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Main Responsibilities
Statistical analysis of clinical data:
- Provide methodological and statistical support for clinical studies throughout all study phases, including review of new research ideas, study protocols, final study reports, and requests for ad-hoc analyses
- Guide stakeholders in defining their data analysis objectives and conduct appropriate sample size calculations
- Develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and execute statistical analyses in a correct and timely manner
- Develop, implement and optimize codes / programming for statistical analysis according to SAPs as well as creation of tables, listings and figures (TLFs)
- Provide statistical reports and support publications of scientific results within AO ITC (peer-reviewed publications, presentation at international meetings)
Statistical support for AO ITC:
- Provide statistical consultancy, including model and data interpretation, for Project Managers and Principal Investigators
- Simplify and translate complex statistical analyses for non-technical stakeholders through visualizations and clear summaries
- Provide statistical analysis services for non-clinical research projects
Quality Management and Process Improvement:
- Support the development and maintenance of quality standards and SOPs related to medical statistics
- Create, validate and manage statistical codes (macros) for standardized and efficient data presentation
Main Requirements
- MSc degree in Statistics or closely related field combined with a minor degree in a biomedical discipline
- Advanced SAS programming skills, with experience in analyzing large, complex clinical datasets
- Strong understanding of statistical concepts and experience applying them in real-world research or clinical data contexts
- Numerical and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and reliability
- Flexibility and customer-focused mindset
- Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience in writing and reviewing scientific publications is an asset
- Strong oral communication skills in English, German skills are an asset
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
- Modern infrastructure
- High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
- Generous pagacke of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
- Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education