Research Advisor - Statistics

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 152,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Clinical Project Statistician (Advisor - Statistics) to design studies, analyze data, and support regulatory submissions. You will collaborate with physicians and scientists, develop data analysis plans, and apply Bayesian, adaptive, and other advanced methods.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics (or in progress) with graduation expected by August 2026, and hands-on experience with SAS, R, and Python in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics.
• Expected graduation by August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and scientists to design studies and write protocols.
• Select statistical methods and perform analyses after data are ready.
• Collaborate with data sciences to ensure data quality plans are implemented.
• Stay current with new methods and justify chosen approaches.
• Influence team on appropriate research methods and decisions.
• Provide results for regulatory submissions and scientific meetings.
• Lead projects independently and coordinate across functions.

Skills

SAS

R

Python

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Regulatory submissions

Data analysis plans

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Functional Overview & Responsibilities

Our Global Statistical Sciences department includes over 200 people with advanced degrees in Statistics/Biostatistics. Our diverse population of global talent brings innovation to every aspect of our business - from Discovery Research to Clinical Development to Manufacturing and Real-world Evidence. We are playing a leading role in transforming the way the company develops medicines using state-of-the-art methods in adaptive designs, Bayesian statistics, causal inference, genetic/biomarker analysis, machine learning and more!

The Clinical Project Statistician (Advisor - Statistics) develops or assists in the development of protocol designs, clinical plans, and data analysis plans in collaboration with physicians, clinical research scientists, and/or medical colleagues. The Clinical Project Statistician is responsible for working with research associates and scientists to establish a reporting database, determining the appropriate statistical analysis procedures, and for analyzing data for clinical studies.

Responsibilities:

The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based upon current business needs.

• Operate in collaboration with study personnel to provide input on study protocol, design studies and write protocols for the conduct of each study.

• Assist in or be accountable for selecting statistical methods for data analysis, authoring the corresponding sections of the protocol and the statistical analysis plan, and conducting the actual analysis once a reporting database is created.

• Collaborate with data sciences in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.

• Keep up to date with novel statistical methodology, maintain proficiency in applying new and varied methods, and to be competent in justifying methods selected.

• Influence team members regarding appropriate research methods

• Perform peer-review of work products from other statistical colleagues.

• Communication of Results and Inferences

• Collaborate with team members to write reports and communicate results.

• Assist with, or be responsible for, communicating study results via regulatory submissions, manuscripts, or oral presentations in group settings, as well as for communicating one-on-one with key customers and presenting at scientific meetings.

• Respond to regulatory queries and interact with regulators.

• Therapeutic Area Knowledge

• Understand disease states, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environment in order to enhance the level of customer focus and collaboration and be seen as a strong scientific contributor.

• Regulatory Compliance

• Perform work in full compliance with assigned curriculum(s) and will be responsible for following applicable Corporate, Medical, local, and departmental policies, procedures, processes, and training.

• Statistical leadership and Teamwork

• Introduce and apply innovative methodology and tools to solve critical problems

• Merge scientific thinking and business knowledge to identify issues, evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Lead projects independently and work effectively across functions. Apply technical expertise to influence business decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in and attending graduate school, and will complete a Ph.D. degree in Statistics OR Biostatistics

• Expected graduation by August 2026

Additional Functional Job Skills & Preference

• Proficient in statistical programming languages/software such as SAS, R, Python, etc

• Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation

• Teamwork and leadership skills

• Technical expertise and application with working knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis

• Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables

• Resource management skills

• Creativity and innovation

• Demonstrated problem solving ability and critical thinking

• Business process expertise associated with critical activities (e.g. regulatory submissions)

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$151,500 - $222,200

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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