Harvard University

Healthcare

BiostatisticianII

boston, massachusetts, united states FULL TIME
The Brief

“Biostatistician II at Harvard University. Skills: Biostatistics, Statistical analysis, Clinical trials. Act as a protocol statistician. Collaborate with medical researchers, senior statisticians, and epidemiologists on clinical trials and observational studies”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Eligibility Requirements

This position has a term date of November 30, 2027 with a likelihood of extension., Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position., Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, The Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions., Harvard University requires pre--employment reference checks and background screenings., This position has a 120 day orientation and review period., Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely-related field, 3+ years of related experience, Experience with statistical software (such as SAS, Stata, etc.)

Nice to Have

Two-year Master's Degree (MA/MS) program, Education may count towards experience, Statistical experience with multi-center clinical trials, or equivalent collaborative statistical experience, Highly specialized and technical knowledge of statistical analysis and principles including categorical data and censored failure time data analysis, Advanced computer skills and experience with major statistical computing packages, Experience with independently analyzing data from clinical trials using statistical techniques, Experience contributing to the writing of manuscripts, abstracts, and other publications documenting study findings, Experience in effectively collaborating with study chairs, medical officers, protocol specialists and database managers, Familiarity with medical terminology

What You'll Do.

Act as a protocol statistician

Collaborate with medical researchers

and epidemiologists on clinical trials and observational studies

Clinical trial and observational study review

Design and review of data collection forms

Stratification/randomization of statistical data

Statistical data analysis

Serve on internal CBAR committees

Take leadership roles in activities within CBAR and in a Project/Network

Heading a CBAR committee or working group

Acting as a Topic Resource support to training and guidance materials for CBAR

Providing technical support to a Network-level committee or working group

Maintain professional knowledge and expertise

Participate in peer review and critique of reports

Collaborate in resolution of technical problems

and final analyses of data

Determine proper summary statistics

and all other analysis considerations

Review the proposed study methodology

and all other related study factors of concept sheets and protocols

Recommend revisions and modifications

Determine and write statistical considerations for protocol documents and statistical analysis plans

Develop stratification and randomization materials

Collaborate with senior statisticians on methodological research

Oversee the development of data collection forms and proposed data management methods

Ensure integrity of data collection

and analysis techniques

Identify potential or actual administrative or scientific suggest and implement corrective action

Prepare periodic and ad hoc data status reports

Collaborate with clinicians and senior CBAR statisticians on manuscripts

and other publications documenting study findings

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate directly with medical researchers, senior statisticians, and epidemiologists; Collaborate with study chairs, medical officers, protocol specialists and database managers; Collaborate with clinicians and senior CBAR statisticians on manuscripts, abstracts, and other publications

Communication Scope

written communication skills; verbal communication skills

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