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Location: New London, CT, U.S.A.
Company: Pfizer
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: PHD - Academic Program



Job Responsibilities
I am a biostatistician, and we support clinical research and development. My main work include providing consulting service, supporting clinical trial design and analyzing clinical data.
Job Requirements
I received a Ph.D. degree in statistics. I joined Pfizer as a research scientist and have been doing research and development work since then.
Uppers
Facing very interesting problems. Interacting with good people. Making real contribution to human welfare.
Downers
The job requires good quality work. Can be demanding.
Lifestyle
Not much of traveling. From time to time we get to travel. Working hours are flexible. Dressing code is casual. There are also many social/sport activities around here.
Compensation
I receive good salary. We also have stock options, but there is no bonus. I would say this job is well compensated.
Advice to Jobseekers
I encourage people looking into this field to consider a Ph.D. degree. There is always a need of statisticians because the supply is scarce but the demand is high.

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