Senior Biostatistician

Senior BiostatisticianThe Section of Oncology Epidemiology within the Department of Pediatrics and Texas Children's Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Senior Biostatistician to serve as a key contributor to the newly-formed Cardio-Oncology Epidemiology Program. The position will independently develop and implement statistical methodologies, contribute to study design, perform advanced analyses of complex clinical datasets, and support dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytic and problem-solving skills, demonstrate scientific rigor and a capacity to translate complex statistical concepts for multidisciplinary audiences, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and growing research environment.Job DutiesData Analysis and ReportingPerforms statistical analysis and interpretation of data for projects and research grants.Performs advanced statistical analyses using longitudinal, survival, recurrent event, multilevel data methodologies.Develops reproducible analytic workflows utilizing R, SAS, SQL, and other statistical software platforms.Manages analytic timelines and deliverables across multiple projects within the Center for Epidemiology and Population Science.Maintains comprehensive analytic documentation, including data dictionaries, codebooks, annotated programming scripts, and version-controlled research files to support transparency and reproducibility.Produces publication-quality tables, figures, and technical summaries for publication in conference proceedings, peer-reviewed manuscripts, preprint servers, and other scientific forums.Effectively interacts and presents results to investigators and team members.Statistical Experimental DesignDevelops statistical programs for data manipulation and implementation of standard and advanced statistical methodology.Develops statistical analysis plans for clinical trial and observational research studies employing contemporary causal inference methodologies (e.g., mediation analyses, trial emulation).Develops and implements analytic approaches to evaluate data quality, missing data mechanisms, confounding, selection bias, and measurement error, and estimate the impact on observed results.Performs simulation studies and methodological evaluations for observational and clinical research.Contributes to development and refinement of novel analytic approaches for cardiovascular outcomes and population health research.Provides statistical review and contribution to manuscripts, abstracts, protocols, and grant applications prior to submission.Program Leadership/CitizenshipAssists in training lower-level data management team members.Participates in scientific working groups and investigator meetings.Assists investigators in evaluating feasibility of proposed projects.Assists in developing Program/Section standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.Establishes analytic standards, quality control procedures, and reproducibility practices.Complies with all applicable institutional, state, and federal data security requirements.Performs other job duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or a related field.Three years of relevant experience.Preferred QualificationsPhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field.Experience working with EHR, claims, registry, or large observational datasets.Experience with cardiovascular outcomes research, oncology, survivorship, pharmacoepidemiology, or health services research.Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.