Chartered Statistician (CStat) with a pharmaceutical / clinical research background, with extensive experience in working globally in statistics, programming and data management.

Highly motivated Business & Management Information Analyst

Logical thinker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Healthcare (Biostatistics and Data Management)

• Over 12 years experience in the healthcare industry, encompassing pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices - working at a global level in statistics and data management departments.
• Experience in Phase I - IV drug development programs - including worldwide regulatory submissions (both for traditional approvals as well as accelerated approvals) and marketing support / post-marketing surveillance.
• Therapeutic areas include
  • Oncology
  • Anti-infectives (including HIV)
  • Cardiovascular
  • Men/Women health
  • Endocrine
  • Respiratory
  • Pain
  • Osteoporosis
  • Epilepsy
  • etc.

Management Information

• Set up and managed the Analysis & Planning group globally in a data management department in a major multi-national pharmaceutical company.
• Led a team in the in-house development, implementation and user support of a CRF tracking and resource planning system.
• Developed numerous tools and applications for management information and provided coaching and support to department members on the use of these tools.
• Developed methodologies, data collection methods and tools, collected and analyse a wide range of management information for decision making & support, including
  • Resource Management
  • Performance Metrics / KPIs & Benchmarking
  • Workflow tracking
  • Process Analysis & Improvement initiatives
  • Cost Analysis / Budgeting
  • Portfolio Analysis

Information Technology and Computer Programming

SAS

• Excellent knowledge in SAS programming (version 6.x-9) including modules in Base, Stat, Graph, Macro (VAX, UNIX and Windows environment), and producing reports using data null, proc report as well as in HTML outputs.
• Set up an Analysis Data Warehouse to map and merge data from several databases with different structures, to:
  • increase the efficiency and reduce the complexity of programming
  • pool data across multiple studies more easily and quickly for the integated summaries
• Developed a suite of SAS programs to cut down the programming time for various studies.

Database Development

• Good experience in Microsoft Access database application development.

Web Design & Graphic Design

• Good understanding in latest web technology.
• Web Design Packages: Macromedia Dreamweaver, MS Frontpage.
• Graphic Design Packages: Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks.

Professional Interests

• Statistical Interests:
  • Survival Analysis
  • Quality Improvement / Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Application of Operational Research & Statistics in business environment
• Data Management Interests:
  • Data warehousing,
  • Data definition and structure
  • Electronic data capture and new technologies
  • Database design and validation
• Management Information Interests:
• Performance metrics and benchmarking
• Resource Forecasting and Modelling
• Deming’s philosophy

International Experience

• Extensive experience working with colleagues in the US, mainland Europe, Japan & the Pacific Rim, Latin America, etc.
• Excellent communication skills - work well with people from different disciplines and cultures.
• Language skills: Fluent in English and Cantonese, Good working knowledge of French, Intermediate level in Mandarin.