IQVIA
life sciences and healthcare
Biostatistician
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“Biostatistician at IQVIA. Skills: Biostatistics, SAS, R, Statistical Analysis. Prepare analysis plans. Write detailed specifications”
Industry & Context.
problem solving; Biostatistics and Programming challenges; data issue resolutions; problem solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree Biostatistics or related field, 1-year relevant experience, planning and organizational skills, Very good communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to handle conflicting priorities, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, Awareness of relevant Data Standards (such as CDISC/ADaM/SDTM), Aptitude for mathematical calculations, problem solving, software and computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Knowledge of SAS or R programming, Results and detail-oriented approach, Excellent customer service skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft server, workstation and networking technologies, Knowledge of the clinical drug development process
Nice to Have
May mentor junior staff, May help train 'new to IQVIA' staff, Under close supervision, may take the role of Statistical Team Lead, May author or perform review of SAP and shells, May serve as primary point of contact for client, May consult on operational topics with clients, May review or draft clinical study report (CSR), May assist and contribute to request for proposal and bid defenses
What You'll Do.
Prepare analysis plans
Write detailed specifications
Write statistical sections
Develop and maintain programs
Produce High-Quality Deliverables
Conduct validation requirements
Check programming logs
Input into Data Issues log
Handle analysis set derivations
Program and deliver indicators
Deliver own work within timeframe
Provide progress updates
Plan and document timelines
Discuss forecast resource needs
Identify risks to project delivery
Provide knowledge sharing
Participate in project team meetings
Develop an efficient programming strategy
Ensure SOP compliance
Promote efficient communication
Provide timely progress updates
Input on estimate at completion (EAC) reporting
Assist in reviewing CRF design
Advise data management staff
Handle data issue resolutions
Handle lock and unblinding process
Author or review shells
Write and maintain specifications
Utilize technology offerings
Contribute to development of technology
Perform quality control review
Consult team lead or manager
Serve as primary point of contact
Consult on operational topics
Review or draft clinical study report
Assist and contribute to RFP
Assist and contribute to bid defenses
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Demonstrates awareness of other functions; Works closely with the Project Team Lead; Works closely with supervisor; Actively participates in project team meetings; Actively participates in internal project team meetings; Works closely with the Project Team Lead and supervisor
Communication Scope
Very good communication; efficient communication; Demonstrates efficient communication
Process & Methodology
management of data quality issues, resolution of data quality issues, timely manner if a task takes longer, timely manner if new work appears, timely manner if re-work appears, timely manner if Out of Scope, timely manner if risks identified, timely progress updates, estimate at completion (EAC) reporting, minimize need for study level escalations
Full Job Description
Job Overview With appropriate support and guidance: prepare analysis plans and write detailed specifications for analysis files, tables, listings and figures, interpret analyses and write statistical sections of study reports. Develop and maintain programs to meet internal and external clients’ needs. Provide training, guidance and mentorship to lower level and new staff. Essential Functions • Production of High-Quality Deliverables: Completes assigned tasks with focus on checking own work for accuracy. Conducts all appropriate validation requirements, according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), for each task undertaken. Checks programming logs for cleanliness and correct processing of data. Inputs into Data Issues log and follows issues to appropriate resolution. • Leadership: Demonstrates awareness of other functions and their processes with respect to Biostatistics role in the project and acts accordingly, including management of data quality issues and resolution. Provide best in class solutions to Biostatistics and Programming challenges. • Datasets: With appropriate support and guidance, programs datasets to industry standards, maximizes programming efficiency with use of tools where applicable. Handles analysis set derivations and assignment, under supervision as needed. • Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs): Programs TLFs and maximizes programming efficiency with use of tools, where applicable. Checks resulting output for format and content, and questions specification as needed. Ensures consistency across items produced. • Study Dashboards: collects requirements, programs and delivers indicators or listings to support site management and data collection, with specific alerts • Timelines: Accountable for delivering own work within agreed timeframe and for identifying in a timely manner if a task takes longer than expected to complete. Provides regular and timely progress updates, shows awareness of how own progress impacts the wider team. Under superv
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