Biostatistician / Data scientist – Permanent position

Horiana is a consulting company dedicated to epidemiology and biostatistics, designing and conducting healthcare real world studies. Horiana aims to support its clients − private and public/academic professionals in the healthcare field − at all stages of their projects.

Horiana is currently expanding its team with a full-time permanent position for a biostatistician / data scientist (M/F). The position is based in Bordeaux (33) in France, but a remote position could be an option depending on the profile of the candidate.

As part of the Secondary Databases department, you will be in charge of statistical analyses of epidemiological studies, mostly based on secondary databases, including the French nationwide healthcare data system (SNDS / PMSI). You will also be involved in other steps of the study (preparing responses to requests for proposals, design & analyses conception, meetings, dissemination of results). Strong skills in biostatistics and knowledge in epidemiology are required, and an interest or experience in data science (notably sequencing and clustering) and data visualization would be appreciated.

Profile

1. Master in biostatistics and/or data science
2. At least 5 years of experience with confirmed experience in real world studies
3. Strong statistical programming skills (SAS / R as a minimum)
4. Interest for data science (sequencing, clustering…) and/or data visualization
5. Experience in the use of the French nationwide healthcare data system (SNDS / PMSI) would be a plus
6. Proficiency in French and English
7. Autonomy, organization skills, and ability to identify priorities
8. Aspiration for excellence and performance-Team spirit

Missions

1. Identification of relevant designs and statistical analyses to be implemented
2. Data management and programming of statistical analyses
3. Writing and reviewing of study documentation (methodology sections of synopsis and protocols, statistical analysis plans, statistical reports, etc.)
4. Preparation of meetings and presentation of statistical results
5. Writing/participation in the drafting of standard or specific operating procedures
6. Contribution to responses to request for proposals
7. Continuous development of personal scientific skills to keep up to date with scientific progress

Salary according to skills and experience.