QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in biostatistics statistics or related field
3 years of related experience
High proficiency in statistical computing; SAS experience strongly preferred
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Possess managerial skills in order to interact with both with statistical staff Sr. Investigators and other members of the internal and external research group.
Possess strong analytical skills
Ability to prioritize assignments multitask make decisions based upon sound principles and independently problem solve.
Ability to draft plans to resolve inaccuracies or other problematic situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail and process oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously including both longterm and shortterm projects
Ability to make decisions related to issues in the statistical group pending final approval from the Director.
Ability to develop novel ways to coordinate manage and report data if required by new trials.
Demonstrated sound independent judgment and competencies in clinical research.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Busy office environment with frequent deadlines
Brigham and Womens Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin sexual orientation protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
This position involves project management for the statistical analyses and programming of large scale international clinical trials. Qualified candidates will have advanced formal training in statistics or biostatistics including design and analysis of observational and experimental studies and strong statistical computing skills The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Director of Biostatistics and Sr. Investigators within the TIMI Study Group to develop statistical analyses for investigational protocols. There will be the opportunity for career development with respect to authorship opportunities for journal manuscripts and abstracts/posters for professional scientific meetings
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Possess a solid understanding of the purpose objectives and goals of each trial.
2. Ability to independently derive clinical trial databases and perform validation analyses of ongoing clinical trials.
3. Collaborate with Sr. Investigators to develop and perform statistical analyses (including planning programming analysis interpretation and writing of results) for investigational protocols subgroup and posthoc projects and registry databases ending with preparation of manuscripts abstracts and presentations at scientific meetings.
4. Determine and/or verify correct statistical testing to be performed in each analysis request.
5. Rearranges data in a format that allows for accurate use as well as possible integration and pooling across trials.
6. Oversee the compilation and organization of data and results for transmission to investigators sponsors or the Director.
7. Assure accurate updating of Communications Binder for trials.
8. Assure the maintenance of an uptodate electronic archive recording data requests statistical analyses results and data transmissions performed.
9. Maintain department service standards as outlined in the BWH Code of Conduct
10. Performs other duties as required and as appropriate.
Day Shift