Qureos Mentor

Cytel Inc

<div><div><p>Lead the development and testing of our innovative and market-leading statistical software. Assist team members on the implementation of complex and innovative statistical algorithms in software products.
</p><p>This is a technical leadership role that involves solving complex statistical problems and working independently, while collaborating with other leaders to meet your project&rsquo;s objectives. Depending upon the project need, may lead less experienced statisticians in the team and oversee their work.<br>
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<div>Lead the development and testing of our innovative and market-leading statistical software. Assist team members on the implementation of complex and innovative statistical algorithms in software products. This is a technical leadership role that involves solving complex statistical problems and working independently, while collaborating with other leaders to meet your project&rsquo;s objectives. Depending upon the project need, may lead less experienced statisticians in the team and oversee their work.</div><br>
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<p><b>Education:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Master&rsquo;s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Statistics, or Mathematics
</p></li></ul><p><b>Experience:
 </b></p><ul><li><p>At least 5 years&rsquo; experience working as a Statistician in a software development team testing or programming complex statistical algorithms
</p></li><li><p>Experienced Biostatisticians/Analysts/Data Scientists from Life Sciences industry with strong knowledge of areas like clinical trial designing or complex data analysis may be considered as well.
</p></li><li><p>Experience working in Agile Scrum teams and knowledge of frameworks like Scrum
</p></li><li><p>At least 3 years of scientific programming experience using a language like R, Python, or Julia
</p></li></ul><p><b>Skills:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Strong knowledge of specific statistical and mathematical methods relevant to Cytel&rsquo;s products (e.g., Bayesian methods applied to clinical trials, multiplicity adjustment methods, adaptive designs, etc.)
</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of clinical trial domain
</p></li><li><p>Advanced knowledge of programming languages like R, Python, or Julia
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of some project management, documentation, and code repository tools (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, TestRail preferred)
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of SDLC processes and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to software development
</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and collaborative mindset with the ability to network with senior professionals in own area of expertise<br>
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div>InternalQualificationsStr</div>
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<p><b>Education:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Master&rsquo;s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Statistics, or Mathematics
</p></li></ul><p><b>Experience:
 </b></p><ul><li><p>At least 5 years&rsquo; experience working as a Statistician in a software development team testing or programming complex statistical algorithms
</p></li><li><p>Experienced Biostatisticians/Analysts/Data Scientists from Life Sciences industry with strong knowledge of areas like clinical trial designing or complex data analysis may be considered as well.
</p></li><li><p>Experience working in Agile Scrum teams and knowledge of frameworks like Scrum
</p></li><li><p>At least 3 years of scientific programming experience using a language like R, Python, or Julia
</p></li></ul><p><b>Skills:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Strong knowledge of specific statistical and mathematical methods relevant to Cytel&rsquo;s products (e.g., Bayesian methods applied to clinical trials, multiplicity adjustment methods, adaptive designs, etc.)
</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of clinical trial domain
</p></li><li><p>Advanced knowledge of programming languages like R, Python, or Julia
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of some project management, documentation, and code repository tools (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, TestRail preferred)
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of SDLC processes and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to software development
</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and collaborative mindset with the ability to network with senior professionals in own area of expertise<br>
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div>InternalResponsibilitiesStr</div>
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<ul><li><p>As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your project team, study business requirements carefully, extract statistical requirements from them, and guide team members on the development and testing of these statistical requirements.
</p></li><li><p>Write detailed technical documents and validation strategies for the statistical algorithms to be developed and tested.
</p></li><li><p>Guide statistician testers on developing validators and test cases for statistical algorithms and review work done by them ensuring its quality, completeness, and timeliness.
</p></li><li><p>Follow applicable processes and guide team members on the same.
</p></li><li><p>Work with other leads to plan and lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint demos, and retrospectives.
</p></li><li><p>Provide technical coaching to less experienced statisticians and share relevant feedback with their managers.
</p></li><li><p>Present own work and learnings at internal forums.
</p></li><li><p>Develop a strong T-shaped technical skillset by undergoing appropriate trainings and courses and attending relevant industry events.
</p></li><li><p>Participate in hiring less experienced statisticians by conducting technical interviews.
</p></li><li><p>Participate in activities like vendor risk assessment and tool qualification for vendors and tools relevant to statisticians&rsquo; work.
</p></li><li><p>Work closely with your manager to meet your own goals.
</p></li></ul></div><div>ExternalResponsibilitiesStr</div>
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<ul><li><p>As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your project team, study business requirements carefully, extract statistical requirements from them, and guide team members on the development and testing of these statistical requirements.
</p></li><li><p>Write detailed technical documents and validation strategies for the statistical algorithms to be developed and tested.
</p></li><li><p>Guide statistician testers on developing validators and test cases for statistical algorithms and review work done by them ensuring its quality, completeness, and timeliness.
</p></li><li><p>Follow applicable processes and guide team members on the same.
</p></li><li><p>Work with other leads to plan and lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint demos, and retrospectives.
</p></li><li><p>Provide technical coaching to less experienced statisticians and share relevant feedback with their managers.
</p></li><li><p>Present own work and learnings at internal forums.
</p></li><li><p>Develop a strong T-shaped technical skillset by undergoing appropriate trainings and courses and attending relevant industry events.
</p></li><li><p>Participate in hiring less experienced statisticians by conducting technical interviews.
</p></li><li><p>Participate in activities like vendor risk assessment and tool qualification for vendors and tools relevant to statisticians&rsquo; work.
</p></li><li><p>Work closely with your manager to meet your own goals.</p></li></ul></div></div><div></div>

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