Role Title: Senior/ Principal BiostatisticianLocation: Bangalore Number of open positions: 2 Who are we?We’re Avance Clinical a Contract Research Organization. We offer specialized services supporting drug development for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. We have a rich history in this area with our founding roots dating back to the 1980’s. If you already work in this industry you’ll know that we are experts in our field.Why should you join Avance Clinical?We appreciate that our most important asset is our people. We offer a fun, friendly work environment and a culture that values honesty and respect. We have a strong sense of team. We genuinely appreciate each individual but recognize the collective when achieving success.We are committed to creating a flexible work environment for our people by supporting them to balance their work commitments and personal needs, both now and into the future.Broad PurposeThe Senior/ Principal Biostatistician is responsible for performing statistical design, analysis and reporting of clinical studies, and also mentoring of Avance staff in these activities.Core Responsibilities Provide statistical advice on study design.Provide statistical input in the development of study protocols.Prepare/review randomization schedules.Prepare/review statistical analysis plans.Prepare/review listings, tables and figures of study data.Perform/review statistical analyses of study data.Prepare/review efficacy sections of clinical study reports.Client liaison for statistics or study design related issues.Participate in client meetings.Mentor role for statistics team members, and also for staff in the Clinical and Data teams, for development of statistics skills.Provide Business Development support for proposals including statistical presentation/analysis. Other duties as directed by Line Management or delegateQualifications, Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s degree or higher with an emphasis in life sciences, medical/pharmaceutical sciences and/or statistics.Minimum of 7- 10 years statistical analysis experience.Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry / Contract Research Organization (CRO) working in a GCP environment.Minimum of 3 years’ experience in tertiary education and/or equivalent mentoringFormal GCP training and experience with regulatory filing of statistics.Experience in clinical or pharmacological research with a focus in a technical writing environment. Proven experience with SAS together with advanced skills in MS Word and MS Excel.Ability to communicate with clients, senior management and other stakeholders.Commercial links with pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (desirable)What we offerStimulating workProject diversityAn intellectual challengeAn agile & flexible workplaceOpportunity to progressStabilitySense of communityA leadership team that are working together on a common goalFlexible work optionsGreat tools / tech to do your jobA competitive salaryWhat next?As a growing business we’re looking for likeminded people to join us – we hope that’s you.To join our team please submit your CV & cover letter as one Microsoft Word documentAlternatively, you could e mail your CV to ramya.yadehalli@avancecro.com