Biostatistician

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

The Opportunity

Cochlear has an opportunity for a Biostatistician based in our Sydney, office. In this role, the successful Biostatistician will work within the Biostatistics function to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality in input to the design, analysis and reporting of clinical studies. Responsibilities include:

- Collaborate and provide advice on study design, randomisation, and data-related issues.
- Create accurate, efficient, and well-documented programs that translate the clinical investigation plan (CIP) and statistical analysis plan (SAP) requirements to programmed outputs to meet reporting requirements (tables, figures, and listings) for clinical investigation reports (CIR), publications, presentations, and other medical communications.
- Ensure data and analyses are represented and interpreted correctly and provide feedback on CIRs and/or dissemination activities (presentations, publications). Produce accurate and timely reports for Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) and annual reporting to regulatory agencies.
- Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve timely delivery of business goals across multiple competing projects.

What makes this opportunity unique?

This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, providing statistical advice and analysis for clinical studies. You will have the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the development of innovative hearing solutions.

About You:
As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Essential:

- Minimum 4+ years of related work experience in the medical device industry, pharmaceutical industry, at a contract research organisation, or in academia as a study statistician.
- Understanding of clinical trials methodologies and data management principles for clinical trials and medical research.
- Applied knowledge of advanced statistical methods, such as generalised linear models, survival analyses, mixed models, and similar.
- Curiosity of mind, a desire to learn and contribute, and a “can do” attitude.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to see the impact of decisions in the larger context while remaining focused on the detail and implementation.
- Strong programming skills relating to the handling and reporting of clinical trials data. “R” skills are desirable.
- Works according to high ethical standards.
- Keeps abreast of regulatory requirements relating to the reporting of trial data.

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about