Senior Biostatistician

IQVIA; Bengaluru; On-site; USD 908 - 1,363; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sr Biostatistician to drive impactful research initiatives. In this mid-senior level role, you will develop statistical methods, prepare analysis plans, and ensure the quality of deliverables. Your expertise will guide teams in executing studies effectively while managing timelines and resources. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for statistics and a desire to make a difference in research services, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in biostatistics or related fields.
• Master's degree in Statistics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical methods for protocols and review case report forms.
• Communicate with clients on study protocol and analysis issues.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Master's in Statistics

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Job Title / Primary Skill: Sr Biostatistician

Years of Experience: 8 to 10 Years

Job Location: PAN India

Qualification: Master's in Statistics

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop statistical methods sections of protocols and review case report forms (CRFs).
• Prepare analysis plans and write specifications for analysis files, tables, and figures.
• Communicate with clients regarding study protocol or statistical analysis issues as they arise.
• Communicate with study team members regarding study execution as it relates to timelines, data quality, and interpretation of results.
• Interpret analyses and write statistical sections of study reports.
• Accountable for controlling costs and maximizing revenue recognition.
• Provide training, guidance and mentorship to lower level and new staff.

Essential Functions

• Production of High-Quality Deliverables: Completes and reviews more complex assigned tasks with a focus on accuracy. Conducts all appropriate validation requirements, according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), for each task undertaken.
• Leadership: Perform statistical team lead role on single studies. Works closely with the Project Team Lead and supervisor to deliver on time, with high quality and within budget.
• Data Management: Assist in reviewing or advising data management staff on database design, validation checks and critical data. Handles data issue resolutions.
• Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and Shells: Authors or performs quality control review (QC) of SAPs and shells.
• Datasets: Writes and maintains programming specifications.
• Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs): Writes programming specifications for statistical analyses outputs.
• Timelines: Plans and documents timelines, forecasts resource needs.
• Financials: Shares accountability (with resource managers) for the financial success of assigned studies.
• Knowledge Sharing: Helps train staff regarding operational items. Mentors junior staff.
• Risk Management: Identifies risks to project delivery and/or quality and proposes solutions to mitigate risks.
• Study Start up: Assist with protocol development, sample size calculation, protocol and case report form (CRF) review.
• Protocol: Authors or performs quality control (QC) review of the statistical section of a protocol.
• Proposals: May be able to review and comment on proposals/budgets at a study level.
• Clinical Study Report (CSR): Reviews or drafts CSR or statistical report.
• Customer: On occasion, may serve as primary point of contact for customer.
• Lock and Unblinding Process: Handles the database lock and unblinding process.
• Other Responsibilities: As defined on ad-hoc basis by managers.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research

Industries

Research Services