Biostatistician

CogState Ltd

CogState Ltd is one of the world’s leading providers of computerized cognitive tests for use in human research trials. CogState provides its products and services to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and healthcare companies via its offices in the USA, United Kingdom and Australia (www.cogstate.com).

CogState is seeking a Biostatistician to join its Melbourne office.

In this role you will work closely with CogState staff, customers and collaborators for all statistical activities related to the use of CogState technology in clinical trials, conducted predominantly within the USA and Europe.

The primary duties of the role include:

Act as lead statistician on multiple studies

Attend study team meetings as required

Meet with sponsors during protocol development to ensure the adequacy of proposed statistical analysis methods

Where necessary, assist with writing the statistical methodology sections of study protocols, including calculating necessary sample sizes to achieve a pre-specified power

Where necessary, write formal Statistical Analysis Plans and develop organized, well-presented mock-up displays for tables, listings, and figures

Perform statistical analyses of data and interpret results to ensure validity of conclusions. Meet with client as requested to discuss analyses conducted

Liaise with report writing teams to ensure accuracy and fidelity of study reports regarding statistical data

Interact with Data Management and Study personnel as necessary to ensure that datasets are in a usable format

Review statistical sections of draft documents

Interact with other CogState personnel to ensure a high level of client satisfaction with each analysis and report

Providing statistical input into CogState research and development

The successful candidate will have the following skill-set:

MS degree required with a minimum of five years experience in statistics or PhD with two years of experience in statistics

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Must be proficient in SAS

Computer proficiency is required

Ability to perform statistical analyses of clinical data

Ability to interpret results of data analyses to ensure validity of conclusions

Ability to read, analyse, and interpret common scientific and technical journals

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong attention to detail

Excellent time and resource management skills

Must be able to effectively communicate statistical concepts

An understanding of outcomes in clinical trials settings

CogState is an equal opportunity employer and is looking for a motivated employee to help continue our current growth.

The salary range for this role will be commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience. Early career biostatisticians are encouraged to apply.

For further information please contact Paul Maruff, Chief Science Officer, CogState, CogState Ltd. 7/21 Victoria Street, Melbourne, Vic, 3000, Australia.
Email pmaruff@cogstate.com

Closing date is Friday July 25 2008.