Principal Statistician

PSI CRO

$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Durham, NC
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MSc in Statistics or equivalent
  • Expert knowledge of statistical principles used in clinical research
  • Proficient in SAS programming
  • Familiarity with CDISC ADaM standards
  • Experience with adaptive designs
  • Knowledge of sample size calculation
  • Understanding of FDA, EMA, and ICH regulations
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex statistical data
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Act as a communication link for statistical inquiries across project teams
  • Conduct statistical analyses for various clinical trial phases
  • Develop and review protocols and statistical analysis plans
  • Review statistical deliverables like tables and datasets
  • Train department staff and ensure project-specific knowledge
  • Attend and prepare for internal and external audits
  • Provide input on quality systems and standard operating procedures
  • Collaborate with data managers on statistical data issues
  • Participate in bid defense and kick-off meetings
  • Lead project-level teams of SAS programmers or statisticians

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on global clinical trials
  • Collaboration with international teams
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in various phases of clinical research
  • Involvement in high-impact regulatory audit processes
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will contribute to statistical activities related to global clinical trials and work closely with international teams of statisticians, programmers and data managers, including the role of biostatistics project lead.

In this role, you will:
  • Act as a communication line for project teams, clients, vendors and internal team on statistical questions
  • Conduct statistical analysis for clinical trials including, interim analysis, final analysis, analysis for DSMBs/DMCs and PK analysis
  • Develop and review study protocols, statistical analysis plans, analysis dataset specifications according to CDISC ADaM standard and other project-specific documents
  • Review statistical deliverables such as tables, figures, listings and analysis datasets
  • Conduct departmental induction course and project-specific training for statisticians and SAS programmers
  • Prepare for and attend internal and external study audits pertinent to Statistics
  • Participate in preparation of internal/external audits follow up
  • Provide input to standard operating procedures and other Quality Systems Documents (QSDs) pertinent to activities of Biostatistics department
  • Liaise with DM on statistical questions related to data issues
  • Participate in bid defense and in kick-off meetings
  • Lead teams of SAS programmers and/or statisticians on the project level


Qualifications
  • MSc in Statistics or equivalent
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of the statistical principles, concepts, methods, and standards used in clinical research
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of the SAS programming
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of CDISC ADaM standard
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of adaptive designs
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of sample size calculation
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines (e.g. FDA, EMA, ICH)
  • Ability to apply advanced statistical techniques in support of clinical research studies and to analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from complex statistical information
  • Ability to consult with clinical investigators, interpret research requirements, and determine statistical analysis strategies
  • Strong presentation and communication skills


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