RTI International

Associate Director-Biostatistics

RTI International$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with at least 6 years of experience or PhD with at least 1 year; equivalent combinations considered.
  • Proficient in SAS programming and developing analysis pipelines.
  • Experience analyzing patient-reported outcome data in clinical trials, particularly with estimands.
  • Educational background in biostatistics or related quantitative fields.
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, conduct, and document statistical analyses for clinical trials and observational studies.
  • Develop and contribute to statistical analysis plans, from simple to moderately complex.
  • Write statistical sections of study reports, protocols, and proposals.
  • Ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of statistical analysis outputs.
  • Provide statistical and methodological solutions to cross-functional project teams.
  • Mentor less experienced staff on specific project tasks.
  • Learn and apply new statistical methods as project needs arise.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off policy and merit-based annual increases.
  • Bonus opportunities and robust recognition program.
  • Competitive insurance plans including health, dental, and life coverage.
  • Access to 401(k) retirement savings program.
  • Paid parental leave and financial assistance for adoption and infertility treatments.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an Associate Director to join our growing Biostatistics team. In this role, you will perform statistical research tasks of moderate to high technical complexity, with a strong focus on the planning and analysis of patient-reported outcomes and other clinical outcome assessments in clinical trial and real-world data. You will lead the development of statistical analysis plans, oversee and/or conduct analyses, and lead proposal development under limited supervision while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary project teams. This role may be hybrid or fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in North Carolina. As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit a short cover letter outlining their relevant experience and alignment with the role. What You'll Do 3 Plan, conduct, and document statistical analyses for clinical trials and observational studies, with an emphasis on analysis of patient-reported outcomes. 3 Develop simple to moderately complex statistical analysis plans and contribute to more complex SAPs under supervision. 3 Write statistical sections of study reports, protocols, and proposals. 3 Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of statistical analyses and programming outputs. 3 Provide statistical and methodological solutions to internal, cross-functional project teams. 3 Mentor and oversee less experienced staff on selected project tasks. 3 Learn and apply new statistical methods in response to evolving project and research needs. 3 Contribute to the scientific reputation and professional development of the biostatistics group and prepare presentations for external audiences. To be successful in this role, you will have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; a high level of written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet timelines, and work effectively in collaborative team environments. What You'll Need 3 Master's degree and at least 6 years of experience, PhD and at least 1 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 Demonstrated programming skills in SAS, including experience developing reproducible analysis pipelines. 3 Demonstrated experience analyzing patient-reported outcome data in clinical trials including application to the estimand framework . 3 Background in biostatistics or related quantitative disciplines. 3 Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality assurance principles, and regulatory environments. Preferred 3 Experience in the pharmaceutical industry. 3 Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, including FDA, EMA, or other global health authorities. 3 Familiarity with R, machine learning, and natural language processing. 3 Experience with causal inference methods (e.g., propensity score methods, weighting, marginal structural models) and external control arms studies. #LI-BM1 The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer. At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance. Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range $110,000.00-$130,000.00

About RTI International

RTI International is a nonprofit research organization based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The organization was founded in 1958 as the Research Triangle Institute. RTI International provides research and development services to government agencies, businesses, and other organizations. The organization's areas of expertise include health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, energy and the environment, and social and economic development. RTI International has worked with clients such as the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the World Bank. The organization has offices in the United States and around the world.
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