Clinical Research Unit
Position Snapshot
Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Institute: Clinical Research Unit
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
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Position Summary
We are looking for an Associate Specialist Biostatistician, to handle the statistical aspects of ongoing clinical trials.
Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. Unlock the door of our organization and find out more about our research activities and expertise here.
A Day in the Life of an Associate Specialist Biostatistician
- Program the statistical analyses of ongoing clinical trials
- Present the trial results to the trial team and at the investigator meeting, helping in the interpretation of the results
- Write the statistical section in the trial protocol, considering the design and the objectives of the trial under supervision of a more experienced team member
- Write the statistical analysis plans in agreement with the protocol, ensuring compliance with current guidelines and internal processes under supervision of a more experienced team member
- Contribute to the clinical trial risk assessment
- Share within the team the lessons learned and organizes the knowledge management
What will make you successful
- MSc or PhD degree in Statistics or similar domains
- Post-graduation experience, possibly in an industry research setting is a plus
- Knowledge of statistical programming with at least R or SAS (both is ideal).
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Good communication skills to scientists and non-scientific audiences
- Interest in applying statistical knowledge to innovations in nutrition and health
- Proficiency in English
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory guidance in clinical research is a plus (e.g. GCP)
- Knowledge of clinical trial designs is a plus
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