Experience Statisticians for Methodology Development - Madrid, España - Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk

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Madrid, España

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Experience Statisticians for Methodology Development

Category:
Clinical Development
Location:Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES-
The positions

We are looking for two statisticians with strong methodological background in causal inference and evidence synthesis, to bring Novo Nordisk at the forefront of statistical methodological development in the pharmaceutical industry.
As an expert in

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causal inference you will be responsible for developing and implementing statistical methodologies focusing on optimising the interplay between clinical research questions, trial designs, and statistical inference methods. As such you will provide expert advice on the use of causal inference methods in randomised clinical trials and relevant strategies for handling post randomisation events.

As an expert in

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evidence synthesis you will be responsible for developing and implementing statistical methodologies focusing on Bayesian methods, quantitative evidence synthesis, bias modelling and decision analytic modelling. As such you will provide expert advice on transportability and generalisability of research data and the use of multiple data sources with a specific focus on enriching randomised clinical studies with for instance real world data.

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both positions you will ensure knowledge-sharing, training and mentoring of statisticians across our Biostatistics organisation in statistical methodology in general and in relation to their clinical projects. You will interact cross-functionally with stakeholders and management from our project organisation to explain the added value generated by new methodologies. To succeed in this position, it is essential that you are communicating effectively and capable of explaining complex theory in a simple way.

As an expert in

your field, you are also expected to establish and engage in external research collaborations with academia, scientists, regulators and other organisations. You will represent Novo Nordisk internationally at relevant cross-industry working groups and conferences, and drive initiation of industrial master thesis/PhD/post-doc collaborations as well as scientific publications. Prior experience in driving external engagement and collaboration will be an advantage.
Qualifications

Strong background in mathematics and statistics equivalent to PhD.
A proven track record of research within causal inference methodology.

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A proven track record of research within Bayesian inference, metaanalysis, or a related discipline within evidence synthesis.
It will be an advantage if you have:
Experience from clinical drug development.
About the department
We have recently established our Biostatistics Methods and Outreach department which currently consists of four internal colleagues with many years of experience and two PhD students. You will be part of this team of highly experienced statistical methodology experts and as we are currently hiring for both a head of department and new team members, you have the opportunity of being part of defining the scope of the department and setting the direction for our scientific ambitions.
Our Biostatistics organisation in Novo Nordisk is 300 people strong with the majority located in Denmark and India and with smaller teams in China, Japan, Spain, UK and US, hence we value flexibility, cultural diversity and virtual meetings.
We always strive for an inspiring working environment with focus on collaboration and opportunities for personal growth and development. We ensure a positive and informal atmosphere in our daily work and a good worklifebalance.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear, and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That's why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.
Contact
For further information, please contact Statistical Vice President, Lars Endahl
Deadline
5 December 202 We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life cha