Frontier Science () Ltd Grampian View Kincraig Inverness-Shire PH21 1NA 01540 651 000 [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

POSITION: STATISTICIAN

Introduction Frontier Science (Scotland) Ltd (FSS) is a not-for-profit specialist organisation, based in the Highlands of Scotland, providing data management, statistical analysis and reporting for clinical trials on behalf of customers worldwide. The staff of 36 has clients varying from small physician- led medical teams in hospitals, to research groups in university departments and internationally- renowned pharmaceutical companies.

The opportunity we are offering provides not only the prospect of living in a unique area with access to all kinds of outdoor activities, but also the opportunity to work with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation which offers consultation and support to both industry and academic sponsored clinical trials. Our independent approach allows us to lead work on exciting trials ranging from small academic research projects to large international multi-centre trials seeking regulatory approval for new therapies. Our collaborative projects range from proof-of-concept studies to Phase II and large multi-national Phase III trials seeking regulatory approval, across a multiplicity of patient groups including juveniles, and disease areas including pain, pulmonary disease, considerations of quality of life, and with a particular emphasis on cancers including breast cancer. We model our environment on an academic setting, but have little of the bureaucracy associated with large organisations.

FSS is committed to providing continuing education to staff in areas related to their job, and will provide opportunities for staff to attend training courses and workshops.

Overview of Position (FSS) is offering an opportunity for a statistician to join the team. The successful candidate will contribute statistical expertise for specific projects under the supervision of senior staff on one or more of our current projects. You will undertake statistical analysis and contribute to the writing of statistical analysis plans, developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and associated documentation. There will be opportunity to contribute to journal publications, study reports and you will represent the organisation at study meetings with external partners. You will work closely with statistical programmers who design, develop and test statistical programs. All work will be done to standard operating procedures and meet GCP requirements.

Registered in Scotland (SC 220936); Registered Office: Grampian View, Kincraig, PH21 1NA, Inverness-shire, Recognised as a Scottish Charity (SC033112). This position also presents the opportunity to work with our colleagues and collaborators across the world. FSS is closely affiliated with Frontier Science Foundation Inc, a US based foundation with offices in Boston MA, Amherst NY and Madison WI, and with Frontier Science Foundation- Hellas in Athens. All three organisations are not-for-profit involved in the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials.

Prior Experience The ideal candidate should have a degree in statistics (or in a related field with a strong statistics component). A postgraduate degree in statistics or related subject is preferable but not essential. The applicant should have experience in the statistical analysis of clinical data, and in particular clinical trials. Working to CDISC standards and knowledge of SAS would be advantageous, but training will be provided where necessary. Applicants for the post should have excellent communication skills, be able to report statistical findings to collaborators and be highly motivated. They should also be able to work independently, show initiative, pay attention to detail and be able to adhere to strict deadlines. Ability to work with products within the standard Microsoft Office suite is key, and experience of version control management and issue tracking software would be beneficial.

Other Information FSS currently has a team of 36 staff members and our office is situated in unique premises in the Scottish village of Kincraig, 6 miles south of . Due to the current COVID-19 climate, remote working is currently the default and may be considered longer term for the right candidate. FSS offers 28 days paid holiday plus 8 statutory public holidays per year and offers great benefits in terms of remuneration, flexible working hours, non-contributory pension, life insurance and tuition reimbursement. More details will be available at interview stage, which are likely to take place remotely due to current restrictions. Starting salary for this position is competitive based on relevant prior experience. The position is probationary for 6 months. The start date is negotiable.

Closing date: 30 OCT 2020.

Applicants should submit a completed application form along with their current CV and a covering letter. If there are any questions or you would like to discuss the position further, please contact [email protected].

Registered in Scotland (SC 220936); Registered Office: Grampian View, Kincraig, Kingussie PH21 1NA, Inverness-shire, Recognised as a Scottish Charity (SC033112).