Senior Biostatistician

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 74,476 - 117,086; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition benefits

Generous retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Professional development resources

Job summary

A prestigious Ivy League university seeks a Senior Biostatistician to manage statistical projects and data management within the Division of Cardiology Studies. This role requires strong expertise in statistical software and substantial experience in biostatistics and project management. The candidate will assist in grant proposals and oversee the development of statistical analyses. Competitive salary offered in a vibrant city environment.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in biostatistics and data management.
• Strong expertise in statistical software tools.
• Experience in managing research projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and statistical activities with research project managers.
• Assist with grant proposal development and data analysis plan.
• Conduct appropriate statistical analyses and document methods.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts

Tools

SAS

R

SPSS

Qualtrics

REDCap

Job description

Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America\'s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia with easy access to educational, cultural, and recreational activities, and a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, tuition benefits, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and wellness resources.

COVID-19 vaccination or a University authorized exemption is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania.

Job Title and Summary

Posted Job Title
Senior Biostatistician

Job Profile Title
Manager E, Research

Job Description Summary
Staff-level Senior Biostatistician supporting the Division of Cardiology Studies. Provide support in highly technical areas related to statistical and data management needs. Assist with writing methods sections and power calculations for grant proposals, manuscripts and abstracts. Coordinate statistical activities with research project managers. Conduct appropriate statistical analyses in SAS, R, SPSS, or other suitable statistical software tools, including interpreting, preparing graphs and tables, and presenting results. Assist with periodic reports (DSMB, NIH or other sponsor reports) and clinicaltrials.gov requirements. Read and review appropriate biomedical and clinical research. Oversee various data management projects using Qualtrics for surveys and REDCap for databases. Coordinate the REDCap Users Group meetings and serve as a technical resource for Qualtrics, REDCap and biostatistical software related issues. As statistical and data management demands increase, assist with the development and staffing of a more formal Data Management and Statistical Unit.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and statistical activities with research project managers. Train, supervise, and evaluate staff within project disciplines. Track work scope and budget to ensure the successful completion of the project within the designated budget.
• Assist with grant proposal development by writing the data analysis plan, generating and summarizing the power analysis and assessing the scope of work and developing the appropriate budget justification.
• Design, develop, test, implement and document statistical programming in high-level statistical software packages.
• Develop, document, and maintain analytical data files, with variables derived from primary databases, suitable structured for statistical analyses.
• Oversee data management projects using REDCap databases. Coordinate the REDCap users group meetings and serve as a technical resource for SAS or REDCap related issues.
• Conduct appropriate statistical analyses, including interpretation and explanation of statistical techniques used, assumptions made, and generalization of results. Address complex statistical issues requiring non-standard programming techniques.
• Document methods and results through memoranda and reports; communicate findings to project team members. Write and edit statistical methods sections of manuscripts and abstracts for presentations and publications.
• Attend professional meetings, workshops, and seminars. Read and review biomedical and clinical research literature for effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$74,476.00 - $117,086.00

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family\'s health and welfare. Also offers flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Tuition benefits for you and eligible dependents to help with education costs at Penn and other institutions.
• Retirement: Generous retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth options; investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial paid time off for vacation, personal and family needs.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Offered to eligible employees and family members; underwriting considerations apply for dependents.
• Wellness and Work-Life Resources: Programs to support health, family, and work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Resources for career growth.
• University Resources: Access to libraries, athletic facilities, cultural venues, and other university resources and activities.
• Discounts and Special Services: Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, and other services.
• Flexible Work Hours: Options for flexible scheduling and locations where possible.
• Penn Home Ownership Services and Adoption Assistance: Financial programs to assist with home buying and adoption costs.

To apply, visit the Penn HR/Recruiting site: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Smilow-Center-for-Translational/Senior-Biostatistician_JR00068919-1

For more information on Penn benefits, visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay