Associate Director, Biostatistics | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Innovation Research

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Associate Director of Biostatistics in the School of Medicine (SOM)

Working closely with the Core Director, the Associate Director plays a central role in guiding the scientific and operational activities of the Core, including methodological oversight, staff supervision and development, investigator relationships, resource planning, and continuous improvement of Core processes. The ideal candidate combines strong applied biostatistical expertise with excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills and demonstrates the judgment, initiative, and independence needed to lead complex projects, people, and priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Associate Director of Biostatistics in the School of Medicine (SOM) provides leadership and guidance to the pediatrics biostatistics core and serves as the expert biostatistician for the division.
• Responsible for statistical analysis and consulting, data management and analysis for division specific projects including data cleaning, manipulation, data analysis, creation of tables, figures and other aspects of projects reporting.
• Provides project oversight and management of all statistical-related aspects of assigned projects including supervision of staff, communication with investigators, setting deadlines and managing study expectations.
• Develops statistical analysis plan, performs sample size and power calculations for grants.
• Mentors, trains and lectures different pediatric divisions on statistical topics, participates on scholarship oversight committees, organizes journal clubs, and co-leads curriculum for biostatistical core staff development.
• Keeps abreast of the latest statistical modeling and computing tools. Develops and validates SAS programs to support statistical analyses.
• Provides interpretations of statistical results, and prepares the relevant statistical sections for study reports.
• Creates and maintains biostatistical documentation, including descriptions of methods, SAS programs and results.
• Prepares electronic files using appropriate formats for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the development of standardization procedures for statistical functions.
• Reviews and audits statistical analysis plans, SAS programs, and statistical reports including tables, listings, and figures.

Additional Job Details:

• Serves as a senior biostatistical expert and collaborator for complex pediatric and clinical research projects, including study design, statistical analysis planning, sample size and power calculations, advanced data analysis, interpretation of findings, and preparation of statistical sections for grants, protocols, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Provides scientific and methodological leadership across the Core, including consultation on complex analytic challenges, review of statistical approaches and work products, and guidance to biostatistical staff and investigators on appropriate study design and analysis methods.
• Partners with the Core Director in setting priorities, addressing scientific and operational needs, supporting strategic initiatives, and leading major areas of Core activity involving staff, investigators, departments, and institutional partners.
• Provides oversight and management for assigned projects, including communication with investigators, clarification of expectations, coordination of timelines and responsibilities, delegation of work, and review of deliverables. Supervises, mentors, and supports the professional development of biostatistical staff, including workload and priority management, methodological guidance, performance feedback, and promotion of high-quality, collaborative work.
• Supports day-to-day Core leadership and organization, including staff coordination, resource planning, prioritization of competing needs, and continuous improvement of team operations.
• Develops and improves Core standard operating procedures, workflows, and documentation related to functions such as hiring, onboarding, staff transitions, project intake and assignment, internal award programs, and quality oversight.
• Helps lead and strengthen relationships with investigators, clinical divisions, departments, and institutional partners, including service agreements, communication regarding expectations and deliverables, assessment of investigator satisfaction, and proactive resolution of concerns.
• Serves as a visible and effective representative of the Core through presentations, outreach, and engagement with investigators, faculty leaders, research teams, and other institutional stakeholders.
• Mentors and trains faculty, fellows, trainees, investigators, and Core staff on statistical methods, clinical research design, and effective collaboration with…