Sr Biostatistician

Title: Sr Biostatistician Location: Ann Arbor, MI (REMOTE) Duration: 12 Months+ Summarized Purpose: Functions independently as a project lead or lead statistician to deliver the project tasks/responsibilities. Performs project management functions relating to the administrative and scientific activities of specific project work and team members. Oversees statistical aspects in the design and analysis of clinical trials, including project management, statistical analysis, report preparation, and advising other project statisticians. Supports the department by directly contributing to simple or moderately complex study protocols and bid defenses, including organizing teams and implementing strategies to ensure process and programming efficiencies. Essential Functions: Ensures compliance with the activities outlined in the department's Working Practice Documents and contributes changes as needed. Follows departmental procedures for statistical analyses and programming work. Work independently as a project lead or as lead statistician to deliver on lead tasks/responsibilities across large and complex projects. Interacts with the sponsor on all aspects of the project and present to sponsor and regulatory agencies as needed. Provides sample size calculations and review protocols for completeness, appropriateness of clinical design, and sound statistical analysis. Contributes to writing appropriate protocol sections. Provides randomization schemes and appropriate documentation. Writes / reviews analysis plans and guide others on the team in its implementation. Defines appropriate methods and procedures for statistical analysis. Provides specifications for analysis database, oversee its development, and assures completeness for use in all programming. Coordinates with programmers and data management personnel as to database maintenance, updating, and documentation. Performs statistical analysis for key efficacy endpoints. Prepares reports, manuscripts, and other documents. Contributes statistical methods section for Integrated Clinical and Statistical Report, Integrated Summaries of Safety, Integrated Summaries of Efficacy, and other documents. Monitors project budget as it relates to project work Product and communicate proactively with management concerning potential changes in work Product. Communicates with sponsors concerning project work Product and budgetary changes after reviewing with management. Mentors members of the department by providing project guidance and statistical advice and by promoting employee development, completing performance planning, and providing resource planning. Provides general infrastructure support to the Department (presents / teaches at the department meetings, contributes to other general department documents or policies, assists with newsletter, helps in department libraries, or trains new hires). Acts as the representative of the department to other divisions. Assists in bidding and business development activities. Consults with business development with respect to bids and timelines. Education and Experience : Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 3+ years'). Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong SAS programming skills (Proficient in BASE, STAT, MACRO and GRAPH) and understanding of database structures Capable of directing and promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team setting Strong understanding of statistical principles and strong statistical skills Solid project management skills, as shown through management of multiple projects Demonstrated initiative and motivation Strong written and verbal communications skills , including proficiency in the English language Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills to create and follow timelines, conduct long-range planning, adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude to work effectively in a team environment and act as a liaison with other departments Comments for Suppliers: Prefer Ph.D qualification with compound level lead experience. Must be East Coast. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job