Senior Biostatistician, Rare Disease Trials

Artech LLC.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biostatistical consulting firm in Massachusetts is seeking a Contract Biostatistician to implement and execute statistical aspects of clinical development programs. This role involves supporting late phase studies and contributing to exciting clinical programs. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D in biostatistics or statistics, extensive experience in clinical trial settings, and advanced knowledge of statistical methodologies. Proficiency in SAS and other statistical software is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a clinical trial setting (biotech, pharma, CRO, academic institution).
• Ability to produce statistical documents such as publications or technical reports.
• Understanding of clinical/regulatory concepts for at least one therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute methodological and statistical aspects of clinical development programs.
• Contribute to late phase studies and support new clinical programs.

Skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques

Time-to-event and recurrent event analysis

SAS

R

Negotiation skills

Education

Ph.D (M.S) in biostatistics or statistics

Tools

SAS

R

WinBUGS

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

The Contract Biostatistician will be responsible for implementing and executing methodological and statistical aspects of clinical development programs. This position is open within Client's Rare Disease therapeutic area and provides the opportunity to contribute ongoing late phase studies as well as providing support on new and exciting clinical programs.

Qualification

Ph.D (M.S) in biostatistics or statistics with 3+ (5+) years of experience in a clinical trial setting (biotech, pharma, CRO, academic institution)

Excellent communication and writing skills including the ability to clearly describe advanced statistical techniques and interpret results

Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of advanced clinical trial statistical methodology, including time-to-event and recurrent event analysis, sequential methods, longitudinal data analysis (e.g. LME, GEE), techniques for handling missing data, nonparametric methods

Demonstrated productivity and ability to meet timelines for deliverables such as key results and final analyses

The ability to produce statistical documents such as publications or technical reports

Thorough and up-to-date working knowledge of SAS and additional statistical software (e.g. R, WinBUGS, etc.)

Understanding of clinical / regulatory concepts for at least one therapeutic area

With some supervision, ability to formulate statistical objectives, design and analyses for complex clinical projects

Good communication and developing negotiation skills

Qualifications

Ph.D (M.S) in biostatistics or statistics with 3+ (5+) years of experience in a clinical trial setting (biotech, pharma, CRO, academic institution)

Additional Information

Best Regards,

973-967-3402

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