Associate Director, Biostatistics

Everest Clinical Research

$175K — $210K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in statistical science, mathematical analysis, or related fields with 10+ years of experience, or a Master's with 13+ years.
  • Demonstrated exceptional ability and performance in biostatistics and related areas.
  • Experience in managing clinical trial programs/projects.
  • Strong experience in mentoring and developing Biostatisticians and Statistical Programmers.
  • Expert in regulatory requirements and statistical methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage clinical trial programs/projects with senior Biostatistics executives.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop Biostatisticians and Statistical Programmers.
  • Perform performance reviews and contribute to developmental plans for subordinates.
  • Ensure quality deliverables by leading statistical and programming teams.
  • Provide statistical input for protocol design and participate in writing proposals.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life & AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability.
  • Tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) and pension plan.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave.
Full Job Description
To drive continued success in this exciting clinical research field, we are seeking a committed, skilled, and customer-focused individual to join our winning team as Associate Director, Biostatistics (Statistical Operations)for ourToronto/Markham, Ontario, Canada on-site location, or remotely from a home-based office anywhere in Canada in accordance with our Work from Home policy.

Key Accountabilities:

Work with a Director, Senior Director, and/or Executive Director of Biostatistics, Statistical Operations, or Biometrics to manage clinical trial programs/projects from one or multiple clients. Provide day-to-day technical and operational leadership to project teams supporting these programs/projects.

Coach, mentor, develop, provide technical review, and provide advice and expertise to direct subordinate Biostatisticians and Statistical Programmers, as well as indirect subordinate Biostatisticians and Statistical Programmers assigned to the program/projects.

Perform semi-annual and annual performance review and develop developmental plans for direct subordinates and, where appropriate, indirect subordinates through contributing to the performance evaluation process.

Lead statistical and programming teams, interact with clients and/or Everest internal project leaders to plan and implement statistical and programming project plans, and deliver quality deliverables.

Ensure sound statistical methodologies in the study design, sample size estimation, statistical analysis planning, data handling, statistical modeling, testing, analysis, and reporting.

Provide statistical input in protocol design and development. Participate in the writing of trial protocols and research proposals.

Serve as a principal level Biostatistician, working effectively with interdisciplinary teams to contribute strategically (through innovative ideas or applications) to drug development and commercialization at the study and drug compound/therapeutic areas levels.

Review and provide input to clinical data management deliverables, including but not limited to the following: electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs), eCRF Completion Instructions, data validation specifications, Data Review Plan (and the ongoing data review tables, listings, and figures in accordance with the Plan), and Data Management Plan (DMP).

Write Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), Statistical Reports, and statistical methodologies sections of Clinical Study Reports (CSRs). Perform peer review of SAPs and other technical documents written by others.

Perform hands-on statistical analysis and modeling; maintain expertise in state-of-the-art statistical methodology and regulatory requirements.

Validate core statistical tables, listings, and figures programmed by Statistical Programmers and/or Biostatisticians, ensuring that core results for each responsible trial are complete and accurate. Perform overall quality control (QC) review on statistical deliverables before they are released to the clients.

Review and confirm ADaM dataset specifications. Perform QC activities on ADaM datasets programmed by other Statistical Programmers and Biostatisticians.

Provide statistical consultation to medical and clinical trial personnel for the publication of trial results, and participate in the writing of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentations.

Act as a consultant to less experienced Biostatisticians.

Ensure all study level as well as drug program level statistical and programming activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and applicable standards/conventions.

Interact with regulatory agencies and support Sponsor in new drug application. This includes participating as a statistical liaison to the regulatory agency on behalf of the Sponsor company and ensuring documentation, statistical results, and study datasets meet the regulatory agency's requirement/expectation (e.g., CDISC).

Perform statistical and programming resource management, capacity analysis, benchmarking, and generation of performance metrics. Participate in the continuous improvement and maintenance of statistical and programming governing documents.

Contribute to organization development and growth by participating in the interview and evaluation process for professional applicants.

Assist in business development activities, including but not limited to the following: provide cost estimates of statistical and programming services; participate in generation of project proposals and bid defense meetings; and participate in professional trade shows when required.

Participate and/or assist in statistical and programming project budget planning, tracking, and reporting.

Perform tracking of out-of-scope services on assigned projects, provide cost estimates, and draft change orders to existing services work orders.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Ph.D. degree in statistical science, mathematical analysis or related fields with at least 10 years' relevant experience or a Master's degree in these fields with at least 13 years' relevant experience.

Demonstrated exceptional ability and performance.

Everest is inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy.

Benefits & Compensation:

We offer a robust benefits package to support your health, well-being, and growth, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life & AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), a pension plan, generous paid time off and sick leave, and the opportunity to earn a performance based bonus.

Estimated Salary Range: $175,000 - $210,000.

To find out more about Everest Clinical Research and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.everestclinical.com.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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