Scientist II, Biostatistics

Key Skills

Biostatistics, Data science techniques, Design, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, R Programming, SAS, Stata, Statistics

Job Description

Discover Impactful Work:

The Biostatistician will work under the guidance of a Biostatistical Team Lead to complete statistical analysis plans (SAPs) involving complicated longitudinal registry data. The Biostatistician will help to compile appropriate analytic summaries and context for reports and publications.

• Query work: We design, analyze and report on research projects, aka queries, with our clients to produce publications for the public domain (e.g. abstracts, posters, podium presentations, manuscripts, etc.)

Each query is a team effort with a:

• biostatistician lead who designs and leads the potentially complicated analysis
• epidemiologist/clinical research manager that coordinates the whole endeavor
• clinical epidemiologist who helps with design and frames the overall message
• biostatistician analyst who performs the analysis (biostatistician I/II/III)
• Pharmacovigilance (PV) work: Through close collaboration with the PV team, we design, analyze and report on long-term post approval safety studies with our pharma clients to provide real-world evidence of safety
• Registry work: We work cross-functionally with the Engineering, Clinical Data Management and Project Management teams on all the registry data taking into account client requests from our query and PV work

A day in the Life:

• Compiles, analyzes and reports statistical data for various projects
• Carries out complex statistical analyses with supervision according to a statistical analysis plan
• Assists Biostatistical Team Lead in the development of new statistical methodology for measurement and analysis of data
• Applies advanced statistical methods, which may include simulation models and other statistical programming as needed
• Assesses relevant literature as well as existing data, evaluates the quality of data used in reports and assists with preparation and distribution of periodic reports
• Prepares written reports and summarizes data for investigators with minimal supervision.
• Makes original contributions to research projects, takes initiative in professional activities and beginning to be more independent in their statistical decision making
• Closely collaborates and participates in knowledge sharing with other statistical analysts
• Utilizes various database management systems as required

Keys to Success:

Education

Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics or related field required

Experience

• Previous applied statistical experience
• Preference is given to applications with >2 years of experience with complicated longitudinal datasets and applied advanced statistical methods
• Experience with data science techniques including machine learning and associated software a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of at least one major statistical software package such as Stata, SAS or R is required, with preference given to those with Stata experience
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Must possess strong communication and writing skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team

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