Biostatistician

Company DescriptionArtech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.Job DescriptionDIRECT HIRE: Median Salary $136,600 10%-16% Bonus The Senior Manager, Biostatistics - Neuroscience will be expected to work independently with minimal supervision, serving as study statistician for clinical studies. The study statistician will be accountable for supporting protocol development and study initiation, developing SAP, TLG shells, specification of variable derivation, SQS plan and DMC charter, providing statistical and validation support for analysis datasets, statistical TLGs, performing and validating statistical analysis, independently reviewing CSRs and performing data interpretation, supporting preparation of inputs for regulatory documents, drafting responses to health authorities including execution of new analysis required for responses, and managing CROs. The immediate need is to support Phase II and III studies within the Neurology Business Group. Scope and Responsibilities: - Sets objectives, delivers results and implements policies and operational targets that have a direct impact on the work unit or operational outcome. - Work may include policy changes or recommendations. - Individual contributor with specialized knowledge. - Has an easily discernible impact on the job area and expected results. - Typically no cost center budget management responsibility. Communication: - Presents concepts, facts, and reports to mid-level internal and external clients to advise of key trends and issues. - Contact with clients and external vendors and troubleshooting routine client inquiries. May represent the organization as a prime contact for technical matters of significant complexity. - Develops SAPs, TLG shells and specifications of variable derivation - Monitoring (Not Applicable for Phase I (Clinical Pharmacology) statistician) * Develops Study Quality Surveillance Plan and monitors study conduct to proactively address issues to ensure high quality study data * Develops the Data Monitoring Committee charter in collaboration with other functions and liaises with independent statisticians. Clinical Study Report * Provides statistical and validation support for analysis datasets, statistical tables, figures and listings * Performs and validates statistical analysis * Independently reviews CSRs and performs data interpretation. * Supports preparation of inputs for regulatory documents and helps to prepare for meetings with health authorities * Drafts responses to health authorities including execution of new analysis required for responses. * Enhances the capabilities of current resources (tools, systems, vendors, etc.), technologies, and processes for the team * May manage contractors and ensure that contractors, consultants and vendors complete assigned work according to agreed timelines. * Resolves expense issues and manages costs of work teams before issues arise * Manages team finances in compliance with financial standards and guidelines * Assists the review of 3rd party (contractors, consultants and vendors) work product and deliverables to recommend approval of payment of invoices or escalate issues when appropriate. * Manages individual contributors - Manages all employee-related activities throughout the year, including performance management and development - Identifies and communicates the skills, behaviors and experiences required to develop employees - Sets goals, reviews performance and provides feedback on a regular basis. * Assists or Leads training of junior staff III. Qualifications and Experience PhD strongly preferred, but combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of PhD Experience in clinical development biostatistics methods and processes in industry setting required Functional Technical Competency in the following: Clinical Development Plan Creation Statistical Analysis Statistical Programming Regulatory Process for Biostatistics Business Knowledge Therapeutic Area Knowledge Regulatory Knowledge Project and Resource Management Compliance Core Experiences Experience in clinical development biostatistics methods and processes in industry setting requiredAdditional InformationBest Regards,Anuj Mehta 973-967-3402SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ResearchExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Pharmaceuticals