Principal Biostatistician FSP

Fortrea

$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Durham, NC
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 8+ years in statistical analysis or related field.
  • Proficient in SAS® for various statistical procedures.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying statistical concepts.
  • Knowledgeable about clinical trial processes.
  • Skilled in writing Statistical Analysis Plans and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex study designs and NDA submissions across multiple sites.
  • Manage project timelines, resources, and milestones effectively.
  • Develop and oversee Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) charters and attend meetings.
  • Review and provide feedback on statistical analysis plans from peers.
  • Conduct in-depth statistical analyses and quality checks on outputs.
  • Prepare randomization specifications and schedules for studies.
  • Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with departmental standards.

Benefits

  • Office or home-based work flexibility depending on management requests.
  • Minimal travel requirements (approximately 5%), primarily for client meetings.
Full Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Lead complex studies such as NDA submissions or complex, multi-protocol programs, potentially coordinating activities across multiple locations, providing statistical oversight, and attending relevant project meetings.
  • Perform project management activities for identified projects including resource planning, timelines, and milestone management.
  • Serve as DMC Support Statistician, developing DMC Charters and attending DMC Meetings, under direction of Statistical Consultants.
  • Lead the development of complex Statistical Analysis Plans, perform senior review of statistical analysis plans developed by other statisticians.
  • Perform complex statistical analyses, quality check statistical analyses developed by other statisticians.
  • Conduct overall statistical review of TFLs for complex studies prior to client delivery.
  • Review CRF and other study specific specifications and plans.
  • Perform complex sample size calculations under the supervision of more senior statistical staff.
  • Develop the statistical sections of the protocol for complex studies under the supervision of a statistical consultant.
  • Provide statistic input and review of the CSR for complex studies.
  • Preparation and review of randomization specifications and generation of randomization schedules.
  • Provide mentoring and training to less experienced staff; provide direction and review work of departmental employees to ensure accuracy and adherence to pertinent departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Present and share knowledge at monthly seminars and/or team meetings and at external scientific meetings and conferences.
  • Attend bid defense meetings for complex studies such as NDA submissions or complex, multiprotocol programs in order to win new business.
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert and develop or review procedural documents, or work on new initiatives.
  • Represent the department during audits.
  • All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience (Minimum Required):

  • 8+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education or experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
  • Ability to program in one or more statistical software packages (SAS®) used to conduct statistical analyses.
  • SAS proficiency including use of a variety of statistical procedures e.g., non-parametric analysis, linear and non-linear models, categorical data, and survival analysis.
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts.
  • A good knowledge of the overall clinical trial process and of its application within Fortrea Clinical Development.
  • Competence in the preparation of Statistical Analysis Plans, analysis, reporting, etc. across a variety of trials.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

  • Master’s degree, equivalent, or higher in Biostatistics or related field.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

  • Office or home-based environment, as requested by the line manager.
  • Travel Requirements: % of time: Approximately 5%. % of the above that requires overnight stay: Approximately up to 100%. Travel is primarily to where: Client meetings and trainings.

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