Research Biostatistician Manager

Title: Research Biostatistician Manager

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: MCC Laboratories

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $130,600.00 - $150,100.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Working independently and collaboratively, performs clinical and health services research by conducting sophisticated statistical analysis for a variety of projects. This role contributes to the advancement of research both scientifically and statistically. Scientifically, this position assists faculty in the development of study design, evaluation tools and methods associated with various projects. Statistically, this position collaborates and advises faculty on most appropriate statistical methods to apply to research design and outcomes analysis. The Research Biostatistician Manager also has opportunities for authorship on publications stemming from his/her work. The Research Biostatistician Manager will work independently and will supervise junior and mid-level level biostatisticians. The Research Biostatistician Manager will also serve as a course director and lead teacher for a biostatistics course in the department’s master’s program.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for database design programming, database management and assistance with study design.
• Analyzes health care data and health care claims data using basic and advanced statistical methodologies, interprets results for investigators, and prepares reports.
• Performs sample size and power calculations, assists in the development of randomization schedules. Writes methods sections and analysis plans for incorporation into protocols, abstracts, manuscripts, and grants.
• Writes program code to analyze data using statistical analysis software. Develops and implements data analysis algorithms.
• Prepares statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, and study sponsors (federal and non-federal). Draws conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analysis.
• Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of statistical input into reports and decisions. Identifies and corrects flaws in interpretation of results, inconsistency in presentation or inference.
• Makes recommendations for appropriate statistical analyses and design to investigators and study team.
• Contributes to teaching biostatistical methodology to medical students, residents, fellows and other staff.
• Collaborates on grants, presentations and manuscripts submitted for publication.
• Serves as a course director and lead teacher for a biostatistics course in the department’s master’s program.

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

Approximately 6-8 years biostatistical consulting experience as part of a consulting service unit or similar experience. Supervisory experience of junior staff. Experience as a course director/lead teacher for a biostatistics course.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in basic and advanced statistical analyses

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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