Senior Biostatistician: Biomedical Research Lead

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Howard University in Washington, DC is hiring a Senior Biostatistician to lead the design and execution of complex statistical analyses for biomedical research. The role requires a Ph.D. and at least 5-7 years of experience in biostatistics. Responsibilities include consulting on research studies, developing statistical models, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The expected salary range is $88,000-$98,000 with benefits including comprehensive health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5‑7 years of postdoctoral or equivalent professional experience in biostatistics.
• Demonstrated experience serving as principal or lead statistician on funded research projects.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer‑reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead biostatistical consultant for research studies and clinical trials.
• Develop and implement advanced statistical models for research.
• Design and review study protocols and statistical analysis plans.

Skills

Statistical analyses for biomedical research

Leadership experience

Advanced statistical modeling

Exceptional communication skills

Project management

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

R

SAS

STATA

Python

Job description

Howard University in Washington, DC is hiring a Senior Biostatistician to lead the design and execution of complex statistical analyses for biomedical research. The role requires a Ph.D. and at least 5-7 years of experience in biostatistics. Responsibilities include consulting on research studies, developing statistical models, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The expected salary range is $88,000-$98,000 with benefits including comprehensive health insurance and professional development opportunities.