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Posted 12 June, 2019

Senior Statistician, Health Technology Assessment, Biostatistics and Research Division Sciences

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
London, United KingdomUS Full Time

MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between...

MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where MSD has codified its 125-year legacy. MSD's success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. MSD has an exciting global opportunity for a Senior Statistician, Health Technology Assessment in London, UK. The Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) organization has a proud record of providing comprehensive analytical and methodological expertise to support MSD's strategic goals. Our quantitative scientists aspire to maintain the highest quality output while adopting the most efficient and effective scientific and operational procedures that will promote breakthrough innovation, collaboration and professional activity. The MSD BARDS organization has established in Europe its Center of Excellence supporting Health Technology Assessment (HTA) dossiers. This Center of Excellence consists of one team of Statisticians and Statistical Programmers based across its London (UK) and Brussels (Belgium) sites. You will be part of the BARDS organization which has a presence in the US, EU and Asia Pacific. By joining MSD on this role you will apply your skills and experience in support of developing scientifically based arguments aiming to provide fair accessibility to MSD drugs and vaccines making a real difference in patient's lives. Key responsibilities for the position Provide statistical support to projects in the BARDS HTA Statistics group, including HTA submissions. Contribute to the design and development of scientific tools for HTA evaluations. Primary activities for the position Provide statistical support to the cross-functional teams preparing HTA submissions. Executs independently on ongoing HTA evaluations, including analysis and interpretation of HTA results. Collaborate with Statistical Programming to implement methodologies and ensure high quality deliverables for HTA submissions. Contribute to the preparation of the written reports to effectively communicate results of HTA evaluations to the Centre for Observational and Real World Evidence (CORE) and MSD subsidiary teams. May evaluate appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and ascertains needs for potential program development of novel statistical methodology. May be involved in research activities for innovative statistical methods and applications in HTA activities.Education and Minimum Requirement: PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics (or related discipline) or Masters with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. Required Skills and Experience: Good knowledge of biostatistical methodologies and experimental design, including meta-analyses and time to event methodologies. Understanding of data management and clinical concepts applied to drug development within the pharmaceutical industry. Working knowledge of statistical and data processing software e.g. SAS and/or R. Demonstrates strong interest in statistical research activities and in application of novel methods to clinical development. Team oriented, strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across cultures. Must also demonstrate the ability to learn, be proactive and motivated, and consistently focus on details and execution. Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience with project management, computer systems and clinical databases systems in a statistical environment. Experience in CDISC data standards (SDTM, ADAM). Good communications skills and ability to work across cultures. Understanding of biology of disease and drug development. Your role at MSD is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we're counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At MSD, we're inventing for life. MSD is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms / recruitment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at MSD via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of MSD. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by MSD as a result of the referral or through other means. Salary-Competitive Location- Kings Cross St. Pancras, London Opening date- 3rd June 2019 Closing date- 5th July 2019

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