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A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

We deliver value in drug development through innovation and collaboration in Disease and Molecule Strategies, Study Design and Implementation, Data Science Talent and Culture, and Enhanced Insights and Data Sharing, with a focus on end-to-end drug development.

The Opportunity

The role of Data Science Associate is to provide statistical and statistical programming support to Analytical Data Scientists and Biostatisticians involved in clinical research in Product Development. This is a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to various scientific and statistical aspects of drug development, where data scientists play a crucial role. 

The primary responsibilities include R/ SAS-based programming and application development, methodological research, and supporting the statistical analysis and interpretation of clinical trials.

Providing statistical expertise on clinical trial protocols, data analysis plans and statistical analysis plans.

Programming statistical analysis datasets and summaries (tables, listings, and graphs) for clinical trials according to requirements (specifications and standards).

Collaborating with other data scientists and stakeholders from numerous disciplines to help answer scientific questions with outcomes such as publications and presentations.

Providing analytical and programming support for exploratory activities such as personalized healthcare, biomarker development and pharmacokinetic/ pharmacodynamic modeling.

Software development: developing R packages, R shiny app, or automation workflows to support data engineering and data analysis.

Who You Are:

Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at a Master or Phd level in Statistics, Mathematics or Data Science

Availability to attend the internship in a hybrid model (minimum 3 days in the office), full time and for a  8 or 12 month length.

Technical capabilities in statistics and statistical programming.

Knowledge and interest in clinical trials

Experience of writing R code.

Other requirements:

Passion for learning and curious about drug development in the biotech industry.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.

Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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Roche Pharma Canada has its office in Mississauga, Ontario and employs over 850 employees. The Mississauga facility is bright, vibrant, fosters collaboration and teamwork, and is reflective of Roche's truly innovative culture.

As of January 4, 2022, Roche requires all new employees who work in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on the date they take office. This requirement is a condition of employment at Roche that applies regardless of whether the position is on a Roche campus or remotely. If you have a valid reason for not being fully immunized, which is limited to certain specific medical reasons or other valid reasons protected by applicable human rights laws, you may request an exemption and / or adaptation measures regarding this vaccination requirement.

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