Statistician

Purpose:

A Statistician provides statistical expertise to cross-functional teams and implements appropriate and efficient statistical analysis methods during development, submission and/or life-cycle management of Bayer products according to applicable global and regional standards, procedures and regulatory guidelines.

Scope (global, regional or local):

Global

Key Tasks:

• Collaborates with representatives from other functions to plan studies, execute analyses and report results, for example in the role of a Study Statistician.

• Leads virtual cross-functional sub-teams within CS&A.

• Implements standard processes for routine analyses.

• Develops the statistical analysis plan for studies (or integrated analyses).

• Facilitates the overall organization and coordination of statistical activities.

• Assumes responsibility for the production and accuracy of the statistical analysis and interpretation of the results.

• Works independently on statistical questions and tasks.

• Oversees and ensures accurate and timely delivery of statistical work outsourced to external providers.

Key Working Relation:

• Statisticians and Statistical Analysts

• Study Team Members and/or Clinical Team Members

• External providers (e.g. CRO, Academic groups)

• External collaboration partners

Skills & Qualifications:

• PhD or MS in Biostatistics, Statistics or Mathematics

• Embrace and role model the flexibility and capabilities of team ownership across diverse cultural environments, in a DSO (Dynamic Shared Ownership) environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to work both, independently and collaboratively

• Good knowledge of statistical programming languages (including SAS and / or R)

• Fluency in English