Full-Time Biostatistician II

Support studies related to meta-analysis, network meta-analysis, indirect treatment comparisons, health economic models, trial simulation, and exploratory analysis of clinical and real-world data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Independently executes statistical aspects of projects that meet client expectations.
2. Provide one-on-one mentorship to new employees and co-ops.
3. Assists in the training of junior statisticians to develop methodological expertise, soft skills, and other aspects of professional development.
4. Development of statistical analysis plans.
5. Conducts statistical analyses.
6. Report development.
7. Interpretation and dissemination of findings.
8. Oversees and implements quality control activities.
9. Lead or participate in the develop or modification of novel statistical analysis code.
10. Creates, maintains, or extends R packages and R shiny applications to standardize common statistical routines and enable their accessibility, using Git for version and BitBucket for collaboration.
11. Participating in meetings with clients and/or internal project teams to lead discussions around statistical methods and to present results from analyses.
12. All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics or related field/thesis
• One to three years of direct work experience in health research, health technology assessment, market access or a related field OR equivalent combination of experience and relevant academic training/dissertation.
• Strong basis in fundamental statistical concepts and methods and familiarity with techniques such as development of meta-analysis, indirect comparisons, network meta-analysis, predictive equations, regression modeling, propensity score analysis, survival analysis (including parametric methods), longitudinal data analysis, etc.
• Strong statistical programming skills with standard software, including R, WinBUGS/OpenBUGS, SAS, and/or STATA.
• Experience analyzing patient-level data from clinical trials and/or real-world observational data (eg, surveys, health administrative/claims databases, electronic medical records).
• Ability to plan, oversee, and manage consistent coding conventions in complex projects.
• Technically competent with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with peers, senior management, and clients.
• Ability to effectively train, and mentor junior employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively (spoken and written), in non-technical terms, with project team members and clients.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

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