Statistician to Quantitative Biology group at AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca Södertälje / Biomedicinjobb / Mölndal
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• Using your statistical expertise you'll work with drug discovery projects and therapeutic areas to identify and deliver solutions for addressing key biological questions
• Expected to flexibly cover a number of areas and projects as demand arises
• Coordinate work with other team members, but operate with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision
• Implementing and developing solutions with appropriate software
• Build knowledge of quantitative biology capabilities across R&D
• Contributing to or leading local and global projects for the Quantitative Biology department
• Ensuring that results are scientifically robust and documented
Essential Requirements
• MSc in Statistics (or equivalent recognized qualification).
• Broad experience in statistical data analysis, and knowledge of at least some of the following areas: experimental design, linear/nonlinear models, mixed effect models, Bayesian methods, and statistical/machine learning.
• Programming proficiency and experience with relevant software tools such as for example R and/or SAS.
• Evidence of positive impact through applying statistical ideas to solve critical scientific and business problems.
• Excellent consulting, communication, and presentation skills, especially in communicating statistical concepts to non-statisticians
Desirable Requirements
• PhD with a substantial statistical component
• Basic understanding of cell biology and human physiology
• Understanding of the drug discovery process and its role within the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Experience of relevant study design and data analysis approaches in this context.
• Publication record being developed
• Teaching experience
AstraZeneca is one of the world 's leading healthcare companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we're more than that; At AstraZeneca we are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. As a part of AstraZeneca, the Nordic-Baltic Marketing Company is working to ensure that our innovative products reach the patients that can benefit from it. We work in close collaboration with healthcare in all countries to build success for our medicines and value for our customers.
We're stronger because of our network of teams across the globe and because we all take personal accountability for our actions. We're constantly learning and developing through the collaboration and communication between our people and our network of experts.
The Quantitative Biology group at AstraZeneca is now looking for a Statistician to be based in Gothenburg, Sweden or Cambridge, UK. You will be joining a diverse team of statisticians, informaticians, mathematical modellers and image analysts, who are based in both Sweden and UK. The position entails providing statistical support and consultancy to research areas such as cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory and inflammation. You will work closely with preclinical project teams, especially around biological assay development, optimisation, validation, experimental planning and data analysis. Furthermore, you will be expected to proactively seek opportunities to contribute; influencing at all levels - from bench scientists to senior business leaders. In addition, engaging with the external environment via publications and presentations will be an important component of your work.
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.
Publiceringsdatum2017-02-07Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-02-19
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: R-003436
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktLars Carlsson +46 31 7762946
FöretagAstraZeneca Södertälje
AdressAstraZeneca Södertälje
Karlebyhus, Astraallén
15185 Södertälje
KontorsadressKarlebyhus, Astraallén
Jobbnummer 3305282
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