Manager - Biometrics

Zoetis Australia Research & Manufacturing Pty Ltd

Manager - Biometrics (PART - TIME)

About Zoetis

Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 60 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services. In 2013, the company generated annual revenue of $4.6 billion. With approximately 9,800 employees worldwide at the beginning of 2014, Zoetis has a local presence in approximately 70 countries, including 28 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries. Its products serve veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in 120 countries.

The role

To provide statistical support for the activities conducted by Veterinary Medicine R&D, Zoetis as may be required. Main activities are: providing advice on experimental design, statistical methodology and data collection; statistical analyses using SAS; coordination of data management activities; training of colleagues in statistical topics; writing and reviewing of documents, e.g. protocols, study reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide biometrics support on all aspects of experimental design, statistical methodology, data collection, storage and retrieval.

Conduct statistical analyses and develop SAS programs.

Liaise with external Contract Research Organisations (CRO's) to ensure that data from contracted-out studies are handled appropriately.

Meet divisional and team-specific strategic objectives for product development, by assisting with strategy, and as appropriate, Regulator response on applications and new registration dossier(s) for biological or pharmaceutical products.

Assist in the implementation of data handling systems that assure the quality and integrity of clinical study data.

Act to resolve complex and difficult projects, and be able to guide colleagues on how to resolve issues.

Able to communicate statistical concepts effectively and train colleagues in experimental design and related topics.

Liaise with Shared Services colleagues at other locations to ensure that a common approach is taken to handling clinical study data.

Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of the relevant biometric advances, and recommend changes and new statistical techniques as indicated.

Requirements

A tertiary qualification in biometrics, statistics or a closely related discipline.

Good communication skills, strong attention to detail, sound self-management, planning skills and experience in the preparation of documents;

A meticulous and informed approach to collection, collation, analysis and communication of technical data;

Ability to use SAS, Microsoft Word, and Excel computer software packages with the willingness to learn additional software packages as required;

Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Control/GLP/GCP is desirable.

You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role. Please provide a copy of your resume to resume@reality-check.com.au quoting reference number ZOEJ191. Please do not hesitate to contact Reality Check who is providing the shortlist for this position on 0292523022 if you have any queries.

Closing date: 31st Dec 2015.