Remote Biostatistician

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Functions independently as a lead statistician with minimal oversight to deliver the project statistician tasks/responsibilities, including analysis database creation, statistical analyses, and creation of formatted statistical analysis tables and summaries. Follows departmental procedures for statistical analyses and programming work.

Leads a project team. Conducts team meetings, maintains project timelines, assesses resources needed, provides resources, and prepares the budget.

Ensures that SOPs are being followed and that appropriate project documentation is ongoing.

Interacts with the sponsor on all aspects of the project.

Coordinates with programmers and data management personnel as to database maintenance, updating and documentation. Provides guidance for database structures for analysis.

Provides sample size calculations and reviews protocols for completeness, appropriateness of clinical design, and sound statistical analysis.

Develops statistical analysis plan, including analysis database and table and listing specifications, and guide others on the team in its implementation.

Provides proper documentation and oversee the work of others who assist in programming/validating.

Reviews reports and other documents and manuscripts. Monitors project budget as it relates to project work scope and communicates proactively with management concerning potential changes in work scope.

Examples could include presentation/ teaching at department, contributing to other general department documents or policies, assisting with newsletters, helping in department libraries, or training of new hires.

Masters in Biostatistics, Statistics or Math at a minimum is required

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Project lead client facing experience is required.

Experience programming in SAS and R is required.

Capable of leading complex projects

Effective management skills, as shown through the successful management of multiple projects and staff members, and proven ability to mentor and motivate staff

Strong knowledge of SAS® and clinical biostatistics

Ability to make independent judgments under limited supervision

Location: Remote in the United States. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

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