Biostatistician

Artech Information System LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biostatistical consulting firm in Massachusetts is seeking a Contract Biostatistician to implement and execute statistical aspects of clinical development programs. This role involves supporting late phase studies and contributing to exciting clinical programs. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D in biostatistics or statistics, extensive experience in clinical trial settings, and advanced knowledge of statistical methodologies. Proficiency in SAS and other statistical software is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a clinical trial setting (biotech, pharma, CRO, academic institution).
• Ability to produce statistical documents such as publications or technical reports.
• Understanding of clinical/regulatory concepts for at least one therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute methodological and statistical aspects of clinical development programs.
• Contribute to late phase studies and support new clinical programs.

Skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques

Time-to-event and recurrent event analysis

SAS

R

Negotiation skills

Education

Ph.D (M.S) in biostatistics or statistics

Tools

SAS

R

WinBUGS

Job description

Job Description

The Contract Biostatistician will be responsible for implementing and executing methodological and statistical aspects of clinical development programs. This position is open within Client's Rare Disease therapeutic area and provides the opportunity to contribute ongoing late phase studies as well as providing support on new and exciting clinical programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D (M.S) in biostatistics or statistics with 3+ (5+) years of experience in a clinical trial setting (biotech, pharma, CRO, academic institution)
• Excellent communication and writing skills including the ability to clearly describe advanced statistical techniques and interpret results
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of advanced clinical trial statistical methodology, including time-to-event and recurrent event analysis, sequential methods, longitudinal data analysis (e.g. LME, GEE), techniques for handling missing data, nonparametric methods
• Demonstrated productivity and ability to meet timelines for deliverables such as key results and final analyses
• The ability to produce statistical documents such as publications or technical reports
• Thorough and up-to-date working knowledge of SAS and additional statistical software (e.g. R, WinBUGS, etc.)
• Understanding of clinical / regulatory concepts for at least one therapeutic area
• With some supervision, ability to formulate statistical objectives, design and analyses for complex clinical projects
• Good communication and developing negotiation skills