Job opportunity

Project Manager Medical Statistics / Project Manageress Medical Statistics

AO Foundation Zizers July 13, 2025

Main Responsibilities:

Statistical analysis of clinical data:

  • Provide methodological and statistical support for clinical studies throughout all study phases, including the review of new research ideas, study protocols, final study reports, and requests for ad-hoc analyses.
  • Guide stakeholders in defining their data analysis objectives and conduct appropriate sample size calculations.
  • Develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and execute statistical analyses accurately and promptly.
  • Develop, implement, and optimize codes/programming for statistical analysis according to SAPs, as well as the creation of tables, listings, and figures (TLFs).
  • Provide statistical reports and support the publication of scientific results within AO ITC (peer-reviewed publications, presentations at international meetings).

Statistical support for AO ITC:

  • Provide statistical consultancy, including model and data interpretation, for Project Managers and Principal Investigators.
  • Simplify and translate complex statistical analyses for non-technical stakeholders through visualizations and clear summaries.
  • Provide statistical analysis services for non-clinical research projects.

Quality Management and Process Improvement:

  • Support the development and maintenance of quality standards and SOPs related to medical statistics.
  • Create, validate, and manage statistical codes (macros) for standardized and efficient data presentation.

Main Requirements:

  • MSc degree in Statistics or a closely related field combined with a minor degree in a biomedical discipline.
  • Advanced SAS programming skills, with experience in analyzing large, complex clinical datasets.
  • Strong understanding of statistical concepts and experience applying them in real-world research or clinical data contexts.
  • Numerical and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail and reliability.
  • Flexibility and a customer-focused mindset.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Experience in writing and reviewing scientific publications is an asset.
  • Strong oral communication skills in English; proficiency in German is a plus.

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Work locationZizers, Switzerland

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