Biostatistician II

Foundation Medicine; United States; Sur place; USD 125 000 - 148 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

A diagnostic technology company is seeking a Biostatistician II to provide statistical expertise for clinical studies and regulatory approvals. Responsibilities include leading the design and analysis of studies, developing innovative solutions, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics, have strong programming skills in R, and possess leadership abilities. The expected salary range is between $125,000 and $148,000 annually, with potential bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of working experience with a Master's Degree; OR 2+ years with a Ph.D.
• Demonstrated experience in biopharmaceutical industry, academia, or government.
• Knowledge of clinical study design and statistical methods.

Responsabilités

• Lead design and analysis of clinical validation studies.
• Develop biostatistical and technical solutions.
• Collaborate on study design and data analysis.

Connaissances

Strong programming skills in R

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Formation

Master’s Degree in Statistics or Biostatistics

PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics

Description du poste

About the Job

The Biostatistician II is responsible for providing statistical expertise and managing the activities for the development, clinical and analytical validation, and regulatory approval of FMI’s diagnostic devices including but not limited to companion diagnostic (CDx) devices. The incumbent ensures valid and efficient study designs that allow clearly interpretable results and timely delivery of data analyses, study reports and regulatory documents with high quality. This role builds and maintains strong collaborations with other departments across the organization to develop statistical methodologies and models, write study protocols, conduct statistical analyses, write study reports, present responses to statistical and study design questions arising from regulatory authorities or external partners (e.g., academic or Biopharma collaborators), represent FMI at meetings with regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, contribute to scientific publications, and/or work with internal and external partners for the development, validation, and regulatory approval of FMI’s diagnostic assays in oncology and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the design and data analysis of analytical and clinical validation studies on novel next generation sequencing (NGS)-based diagnostic devices for oncology and beyond, including but not limited to protocol development, statistical analysis plans and reports, and data reporting.
• Develop innovative and creative biostatistical and technical solutions to complex problems.
• Represent the biostatistics team with guidance from senior team members within broad cross-functional projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on study design, planning, strategy, data preparation, programming, analysis, and presentation of results.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of key analytical or clinical components of regulatory submissions and respond to review questions with guidance from senior team members.
• Maintain biostatistics quality standards, biostatistics best practices, and accuracy across all study deliverables while ensuring analyses are completed in accordance with established timelines.
• Maintain availability to the wider FMI business for biostatistical interpretation, analysis, and solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Statistics or Biostatistics and 4+ years of working experience; OR PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in R

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics with 2+ years of experience as a biostatistician in the biopharmaceutical or medical diagnostics industry, academia or government (e.g., FDA, NIH)
• Knowledge and experience with one or more of the following:
  • Clinical Study Design
  • Clinical Trials
  • Time-to event data analysis and longitudinal data analysis
  • Statistical Methods in Diagnostic Medicine
  • Clinical and analytical validation of medical diagnostic devices and/or companion diagnostics
  • Categorical data analysis
  • Missing data analysis
  • Real-world data (RWD) analysis
  • Bayesian Methods
  • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and genomics
• Leadership skills including proactive strategy setting, priority evaluations, conflict resolution, and effective cross-functional partnerships
• Excellent communication, presentations and writing skills, and ability to explain complex technical details in clear language
• Demonstrated ability of independent thinking
• Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated record of successful independent work and contributions to team projects
• High level of detail orientation with a focus on quality
• Understanding of HIPPA and importance of privacy of patient data
• Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Remote is $125,000 - $148,000 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicine’s compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine’s benefits.

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