Epicentre is an organisation created by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 1986. We conduct field epidemiology, training, and research activities for MSF interventions. Our activities for populations in precarious situations are led from Uganda, Niger, and France, and through the programs of MSF and others. They mainly concern infectious diseases and undernutrition.

Background

Epicentre’s research portfolio, particularly clinical trials, has recently been increasing. The diverse nature of the trials including their design, subject, location and sponsors has led to the need for an additional statistician. This position will serve as the principle statistician for a multi-centric clinical trial on tuberculosis (50%) as well as performing other diverse statistical tasks for other research initiatives (50%). Under the responsibility of the director of research, integrated in the Research Department, the data manager’s main tasks will be:

Main Activities

·       With the guidance of senior staff and in collaboration with the research teams, program and validate new databases, including preparation of validation plans, database design specifications, and data test plans;

·       Participate in the review of research documents and develop appropriate sections (protocols, amendments, CRFs, data and statistical analysis plans);

·       Develop and review of SOPs;

·       Develop and maintain a mock report for analysis;

·       Develop and maintain complex queries;

·       Prepare data reconciliation;

·       Participate in operational and ad hoc meetings;

·       Provide tables and listings on ad hoc need;

·       Collaborate closely with other members of the team including investigators, data manager and senior data managers in order to accomplish both planned and unplanned tasks needed for study advancement.

•         Masters or doctoral degree with a strong applied statistical skills in African settings preferred

•         3-5 years of related work experience. Work or internship experience as a trial statistician strongly preferred

•         A demonstrated understanding of clinical research and trial methodology, GCP, medical terminology, and reporting formats

•         Previous documented experience in writing statistical analysis plans and database reconcilliation

•         Demonstrated written and oral communication in English mandatory and French strongly preferred

•         Strong written and verbal communication skills

•         Ability to work under pressure demonstrating agility through effective and innovative team leadership

•         Flexible working hours

•         Must be able to anticipate challenges and risks and proactively suggest/implement solutions

•         Must be willing to travel

•         Strong statistical programming skills in R, STATA or other program. Knowledge of STATA mandatory

•         Knowledge of data management and familiarity with RedCap and OpenClinica

Conditions

·       Position based in Epicentre, Paris

·       Short-term Contract: 18 months

·       Starting date: as soon as possible

·       Remuneration: between 51.5K€ 56K€ annual gross salary; 22 extra days off, health insurance, reimbursement 50 % of public transport title, meal voucher