Study Design Statistician (US)

MMS Holdings Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MMS Holdings Inc is seeking a Strategic Statistician to provide expertise in clinical trial design. This full-time position emphasizes statistical consultancy and involves assisting clients with study designs and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong statistical background with proven experience in medical statistics and the ability to engage effectively with clients.

The role includes preparing study protocols, developing Statistical Analysis Plans, and collaborating on product development. Candidates with 5-7 years of relevant experience and knowledge of statistical software like SAS or R are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in the application of medical statistics.
• Experience in study design and protocol report-writing.
• Familiarity with Bayesian approaches to clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with study design aligned with objectives.
• Prepare study protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans.
• Deliver results on time with optimal quality.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Simulation techniques

Customer engagement

SAS

R statistical software

Education

Bachelors degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, or pharmacology

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

KerusCloud

Job description

As part of our Strategic Statistical Services Arm: This full‑time role emphasizes being an internal and external SME for clinical trial design, providing consultation to advise clients on a range of statistical issues. The internal job title is Strategic Statistician.

Job Description

• Assisting customers with their study design with a particular focus on simulation with KerusCloud to ensure they are aligned with the study objectives.
• Preparation of study protocols and development of Statistical Analysis Plans and Statistical Analysis Reports.
• Summarize, analyze and visualize study data using a variety of statistical methods, ultimately delivering results to an agreed timeline with optimal quality.
• Provide statistical consultancy support to sponsors across the full span of clinical development, including oversight of third‑party statistical and programming deliverables.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant research techniques such as modelling, simulation and experimental design and participate in continuous professional development activity.
• Support pre‑sales discussions to understand and identify client needs, then contribute to technical solutions and resource/ cost estimates.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team defining key features and statistical aspects of KerusCloud.
• Provide input and support to Marketing of KerusCloud, including demonstrations to clients, white papers, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, pharmacology or with a strong statistical component, Masters or PhD preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in the application of medical statistics (pharma, CRO, academic).
• Willingness to engage with clients to understand and research problems and provide creative, business‑orientated solutions.
• Experience in delivering customer projects to high quality standards.
• Experience in SAS and/ or R statistical software packages.
• Experience in study design and protocol and report‑writing preferred.
• Experience of modelling and simulation techniques to explore complex study designs preferred.
• Experience of Bayesian approaches to design and analysis of clinical data preferred.
• Experience of early‑phase drug development processes including innovative/ adaptive study design preferred.