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

📌 Lead Software Statistician (Maharashtra)
🏢 Cytel
📍 Maharashtra