Senior Statistician

Advocate Health; South Carolina; Remote; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Career development

Job summary

A Senior Statistician at Atrium Health Levine Cancer, part of Advocate Health, collaborates with multidisciplinary cancer research teams to apply biostatistics to clinical trials and observational studies. The role involves study design, protocol development, grant support, data analysis, and dissemination of findings through publications.

The position aims to establish scalable data-analysis processes and to contribute to improved patient outcomes through rigorous statistical methods.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Statistics or Biostatistics.
• Experience with SAS and/or R, databases and programming required.
• Knowledge of research design and terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Provide biostatistical expertise for clinical trials and observational studies.
• Design studies, develop protocols, and assist grant preparation.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and present findings.
• Develop scalable automated processes for large-scale analyses and model development.

Skills

Biostatistics

SAS

R

Study design

Data analysis

Collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Position Overview

Department: 37294 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Biostatistics and Data Sciences: Full time Benefits Eligible: This is a remote position, but candidate must reside in NC or SC 41.10 - $61.65 The Senior Statistician serves as a key collaborator at Atrium Health Levine Cancer, part of Advocate Health, supporting the organization's cancer research mission. Working closely with multidisciplinary cancer research teams, this position provides biostatistical expertise for clinical trials and observational studies throughout the research lifecycle, including study design, protocol development, grant preparation, data analysis, interpretation of results, and dissemination of scientific findings through presentations and peer-reviewed publications. Uses advanced statistical and computational methodologies to deliver insights and strategic opportunities to improve the quality, patient experience, and cost of healthcare. Establishes scalable, efficient, automated processes for large scale data analyses and model development, validation, and implementation. Monitors and analyzes complex systems to understand, diagnose, and continuously improve key performance indicators. Assists with the design of research protocols including sample size calculations and randomization. Provides data and analyses for the preparation of grants for outside funding, and assists as appropriate with the preparation of proposals. Manipulates, combines, and refines large databases to produce information suitable for analysis. Creates graphics for data visualization and information display. Works with researchers to shape and direct research questions. Works in office environment using office equipment (computers, copiers, etc).

Education, Experience and Certifications

Master's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field required. Experience with SAS and/or R, databases and computer programming required. Knowledge of research design and terminology required.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.