Sr Biostatistician

Job Description

Are you ready for an amazing opportunity that truly will make a difference, with an amazing team and incredible leadership? If so, you are in the right place! We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD clinical research services - thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients. What will you be doing in the Biostatistician II/ SR Biostatistician role? Below is more information. Summarized Purpose: 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. Provides mentorship to junior team members. Essential Functions: Ensures compliance with the activities outlined in the department's SOPs. 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. Provides randomization schemes and appropriate documentation. Develops statistical analysis plan, including analysis database and table and listing specifications, and guide others on the team in its implementation. Programs/validates statistical tables with an emphasis on efficacy endpoints. Provides proper documentation and oversee the work of others who assist in programming/validating. Reviews reports and other documents and manuscripts. Contributes to the statistical methods section and verify for completeness and consistency for report. Monitors project budget as it relates to project work scope and communicates proactively with management concerning potential changes in work scope. Provides general infrastructure support to the department. 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. Education and Experience: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years'). Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field. 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Solid SAS® programming skills (Proficient in BASE, STAT, MACRO and GRAPH) and understanding of database structures Capable of providing mentorship and promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team setting Solid understanding of statistical principles and good statistical skills Capable of creating study specifications and providing support in the review of data management documentation Solid written and verbal communications skills, including proficiency in the English language Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others Experience with leading studies on clinical trial studies in industry EEOC: We are an inclusive equal employment opportunity company. We value all people regardless of background, experience and abilities. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details). The salary range estimated for this position is $94,000-130,000. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally includes: - A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan - A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) - Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits - Employee assistance program - Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays annually, 8 hours of volunteer time, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy - Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD clinical research services truly value a work-life balance. We've grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organization but with a local feel. Our 4i Values: Integrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, submit your application - we'd love to hear from you!