The lead biostatistician must have demonstrated the ability to independently and successfully consult and collaborate on short-term and long-term clinical research studies
Thrive in a team science environment
Substantive input into the overall organization and presentation of clinical manuscripts
Active participation in grant preparation on design and approach plus protocol development and study implementation after funding is an expectation
Reviews and helps prepare statistical and database management sections of NIH grant applications and other externally supported proposals.
Provides input to standard operating procedures development and review
Analyzes data using extensive knowledge of statistical software (SAS, R)
Mentor or teach one-on-one, and provide ad hoc training and targeted lectures as required to build a collaborative program
Acts as a lead statistician for clinical research projects
Participates in protocol team conference calls and meetings
Assist clinical investigators in designing studies, writing grant proposals, managing data, conducting statistical analyses, and writing manuscripts
Participates in study design and sample size considerations
Monitors data collection, institutes procedures to assure data quality and helps guarantee study protocols are followed appropriately
Trains and mentors junior staff statisticians.
Supervises the work of graduate research assistants.

A master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and 8 years of experience as a biostatistician, preferably in an academic setting, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Proficiency in modern high level statistical languages such as R or SAS or Python.
Database management experience preferred.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Lead Biostatistician

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