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Principal Biostatistician/Senior Principal Biostatistician

Precision for Medicine

CanadaRemoteJob$149–246K/yrPosted 3w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$149–246K/yr
Location
CanadaRemote
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Precision for Medicine is hiring a Principal Biostatistician/Senior Principal Biostatistician. The Principal Biostatistician/Senior Principal Biostatistician provides statistical leadership and support across all phases of clinical development. This role involves consulting with clients on clinical trial study design and regulatory strategy, developing and reviewing statistical methods and analysis plans, and presenting statistical results. The position also leads complex programs, provides statistical oversight, and serves as a subject matter expert in areas like Bayesian adaptive study design or survival analysis.

Key focus areas include Consult with clients regarding clinical trial study design and regulatory strategy, Develop and review statistical methods of clinical study protocols, and Provide and/or verify sample size calculations.

Successful candidates bring Master's Degree Or Equivalent In Statistics, Biostatistics, Or Related Field, 12+ Years Of Experience, and 9+ Years Of Experience. Important skills include Statistical Leadership, Clinical Trial Study Design, Regulatory Strategy, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Calculations, and Statistical Analysis Plans. Preferred (not required): Oncology, Rare Diseases, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Statistical LeadershipClinical Trial Study DesignRegulatory StrategyStatistical MethodsSample Size CalculationsStatistical Analysis PlansStatistical Analysis ReviewStatistical Results PresentationNDA/BLA/MAA SubmissionsStatistical OversightBayesian Adaptive Study DesignSurvival AnalysisDMCRandomization SchedulesStatistical Analysis and Reporting to Data Monitoring CommitteesCoachingTrainingBid Defense MeetingsRegulatory SubmissionsRepeated MeasuresICH GuidelinesCDISC Data Structures21 CFR Part 11FDA GuidelinesSASSound JudgmentDecision MakingEstablishing Effective Working RelationshipsService OrientedAccountableFlexibleWritten EnglishSpoken EnglishFollowing Applicable RegulationsPromote Company ImageUpdating Internal SystemsOncologyRare DiseasesCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsStatistical Skills

Qualifications

Master's Degree or Equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Related Field12+ Years of Experience9+ Years of Experience10+ Years Experience7+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Position Summary:

Provides statistical leadership and support for all phases of clinical development. Specific responsibilities include consulting with clients regarding clinical trial study design and regulatory strategy, writing and reviewing statistical methods and sample size sections of protocols, writing and reviewing statistical analysis plans of complex study designs, reviewing statistical analyses and presenting statistical results. Lead complex programs such as NDA/BLA/MAA submissions or complex, multi-protocol programs and provide statistical oversight. Serve as a subject matter expert for one or more areas (e.g., Bayesian adaptive study design, Survival analysis, DMC, submissions)

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

  • Consult with clients regarding clinical trial study design and regulatory strategy
  • Develop and review statistical methods of clinical study protocols
  • Provide and/or verify sample size calculations
  • Author statistical analysis plans of complex study design
  • Review statistical analysis plans written by other biostatisticians
  • Review statistical output to ensure accuracy
  • Review statistical sections of clinical study reports
  • Generate and/or verify randomization schedules
  • Provide statistical analysis and reporting to Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) as the unblinded reporting biostatistician
  • Work proactively with sponsors, internal study team, and external vendors
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and develop/review procedural documents and work on new initiatives
  • Provide mentoring and training to other statisticians
  • Attend bid defense meetings for complex programs
  • Other duties as assigned Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

  • Senior Principal Biostatistician level: Master's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 12+ years of experience; PhD degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 9+ years of experience

  • Principal Biostatistician level: Master's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 10+ years experience; PhD degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 7+ years experience Other Required:

  • Broad experience with regulatory submissions

  • Extensive experience consulting with clients regarding clinical trial study design and regulatory strategy

  • Superior understanding of a statistical methodology (e.g., Bayesian adaptive study design, Survival analysis, Repeated measures)

  • Sound knowledge of industry standards such as the ICH guidelines, CDISC data structures, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA guidelines

  • Experience with SAS Preferred:

  • Experience with oncology and rare diseases

  • Experience with DMCs

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Excellent presentation skills

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Outstanding statistical skills Competencies:

  • Sound judgment/decision making

  • Ability to establish and teach others to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

  • Service oriented, accountable, and flexible

  • Competency in written and spoken English

  • Follow and train others on applicable regulations, including FDA, ICH, and Precision Policies and Procedures

  • At all times to promote the image of Precision, acting as an ambassador to the Company

  • Ensure that all internal systems are routinely updated as appropriate (e.g., timesheets, expense reports, financial reports, etc.)

Precision is required by law in some states, cities and or countries to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Salary Range: 149,000-246,000

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