Biostatistician SAS Programming

Job Description

Duration: 6+ Months

Duties:

The EBM biostatistician provides statistical expertise for all observational research projects sponsored by the Clients US Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) in protocol development, Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) preparation and study report.

The role ensures the appropriateness of study design, sample size and statistical methodologies are used and adherence to the established standards and SOPs.

The role manages the timely execution of statistical and research methodological components of EBM study protocols to meet project objectives and maintains a thorough understanding of current requirements for statistical standards.

• Utilize statistical knowledge and expertise to provide statistical support for EBM studies, with a main focus on real‑world observational studies, database examples: US medical and pharmacy claims databases (e.g., Market Scan); US medical record databases (e.g., GE Healthcare); US government public use databases (e.g., NHANES, MEPS).
• Participate in study concept, protocol and SAP development and ensure appropriateness of study design, sample size and statistical methodologies proposed.
• Specify the structure of the datasets that will be delivered for statistical analysis to ensure that the structure follows any existing company standard for databases pooling.
• Mock‑up, review, and approve tables, listings and graphs specifications.
• Actively participate in project/study team meetings; establish/negotiate timelines for completion of study‑related statistical activities and ensure study timelines are met.
• Conduct observational data analysis, including data management, statistical programming, interpretation of analysis results, and write‑up/review of the corresponding sections of the EBM study report.
• Produce analysis datasets, listings, tables, and figures for research projects according to specifications while maintaining documentation and complying with pre‑defined project/study standards.
• Provide oversight of biostatistics‑related activities for EBM studies subcontracted to a CRO: oversee the CROs work on the preparation of analysis plans, development and validation of computer algorithms for inferential analyses, statistical writing of study reports, and other outsourced analyses as appropriate.
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure that statistical deliverables conform to the requirements outlined in the SAP.

• Working knowledge and experience with biostatistical analysis and SAS programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are a must.
• Prior work experience in epidemiology, health economics and outcomes research, or clinical research area is a plus.
• Specific experience and understanding of outcomes research, drug development is an asset. Familiarity with observational databases desirable.

MS or Ph.D. in Statistics or related field. Minimum 5‑year experience in pharmaceutical research or equivalent.

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