Lead Biostatistician- East coast remote

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Office

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The Lead Biostatistician 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.

Masters degree in statistics, biostatistics or math is required. PhD is preferred.

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.

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 7+ years’) in pharma, CRO or related. Must have experience working with clinical trials.
• At least 3+ years of project lead experience, including managing budgets and timelines.
• Proven experience leading conversations related to protocol and SAP with experience developing these.
• Proven experience working with latest Stat models and design approaches will be preferred.
• Must have good communication.
• Must be proactive in communication, due to the lead requirements for this role.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• SAS programming skills
• R programming skills
• Ability to promote teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Good understanding of basic statistical methodology
• Knowledge of clinical trials structure
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
• Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
• Ability to solve problems logically
• Ability to multi-task

This is a fully remote role. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

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The salary pay range estimated for this position Scientist III, Biostatistics based in Massachusetts is $–$.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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