Senior Biostatistician

Emmes Group; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Approved Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Work From Home Anywhere in the US

Maternal/Paternal Leave

Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

Volunteer opportunities through Emmes Cares

Job summary

Emmes Group is seeking a Senior Biostatistician to lead collaborations on clinical research projects. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Biostatistics, 4–6 years of experience, and proficiency in SAS and/or R. This role emphasizes innovation and scientific integrity in biostatistics, allowing flexible work from home anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities include managing statistical activities, developing study analysis plans, and ensuring adherence to protocol objectives. Emmes Group values a collaborative culture and offers benefits including flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• 4–6 years of related experience expected.
• 1–3 years of demonstrated proficiency in statistical methods required.
• 1–3 years of strong programming skills in SAS and/or R required.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborations with clinical investigators for study design.
• Manage statistical activities for a clinical study.
• Provide strategic input to support research projects.
• Develop study analysis plans and statistical programs.
• Perform sample size calculations and statistical designs.

Skills

Statistical methods and applications

Strong programming skills in SAS and/or R

Collaboration with clinical investigators

Education

PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology or a related field

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Overview

Senior Biostatistician – US Remote. Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all. Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. The company was founded over 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the U.S. government before expanding into public‑private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry‑leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. The work has a direct impact on patients’ lives and the company values a collaborative, performance‑driven, people‑driven culture. We are looking for talented professionals eager to advance clinical research and embed innovation into the fabric of our company.

Primary Purpose

Leads collaborations with clinical investigators to determine study design, contributes to protocol development, authors statistical analysis plans, performs statistical analysis, makes statistical inference and writes and presents reports summarizing findings including publications in peer‑reviewed journals. Manages statistical activities for a clinical study or platform of clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Provides sound strategic, scientific and statistical input to support client’s research projects.
• Serves as the lead Biostatistician on one or more study projects.
• May supervise Biostatisticians, Associate Biostatisticians and SAS programmers (all levels) and direct their work on clinical research studies.
• Leads the project team's development of study analysis plans and statistical programs to perform analyses and display study data.
• Keeps abreast with current statistical and medical literature to ensure that sound methodologies are adopted.
• Fosters innovation in Biostatistics that will continuously enhance current statistical knowledge and practices.
• Ensures scientific integrity of the research project and the accuracy of the reported results.
• Performs sample size calculation and provides leadership in the statistical design of research projects.
• Reviews protocols and case report forms to ensure that protocol objectives are met and standards are maintained.
• Develops study assignment allocation schemas along with appropriate documentation.
• Leads the development of the methods and results sections of clinical study reports and scientific publications.
• Represents Emmes on behalf of clients at regulatory meetings.
• Participates in the development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology or a related field required.
• 4–6 years of related experience is expected but not required for the position.
• 1–3 years of demonstrated proficiency with statistical methods and applications in clinical research required.
• 1–3 years of strong programming skills in SAS and/or R required.

Benefits

• Flexible Approved Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Work From Home Anywhere in the US
• Maternal/Paternal Leave
• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment
• Volunteer opportunities through the Emmes Cares community engagement program

The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.