Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
RCRC Biostatistician III

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department
Clinical & Translational R

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Biostatistician III within the Rutgers Contract Research Collaboratory (RCRC), part of the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS).

The Biostatistician III position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators, industry sponsors, and regulatory experts while contributing to study design, statistical analysis, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications.

The successful candidate will independently execute and coordinate statistical activities for clinical and translational research studies while working under the scientific oversight of a faculty statistician. Serving as the primary day-to-day statistical resource for assigned studies, the individual will collaborate with investigators, sponsors, data managers, and regulatory experts throughout the research lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting clinical and translational research studies from study design through reporting and publication.
• Collaborating with investigators, sponsors, clinical study managers, clinical data managers, and regulatory personnel throughout the research lifecycle.
• Performing statistical analyses and statistical programming using validated software and established methodologies.
• Contributing to protocol development, statistical analysis planning, sample size determination, and interpretation of study results.
• Preparing statistical outputs, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other scientific deliverables.
• Supporting regulatory submissions and ensuring compliance with applicable statistical, scientific, and regulatory standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and advancement of statistical best practices.
• Pursuing ongoing professional development and growth within the field of biostatistics.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the primary day-to-day statistical resource for assigned clinical and translational research studies while working under the scientific oversight of a faculty statistician.
• Independently develops and executes statistical analyses and statistical programming using validated software and established methodologies.
• Performs data review, quality checks, dataset preparation, and generation of statistical outputs to support study reporting and decision-making.
• Contributes to protocol development, statistical analysis planning discussions, sample size calculations, and interpretation of study results under the guidance of a faculty statistician.
• Assists in the preparation and review of protocols, statistical analysis plans, clinical study reports, manuscripts, grant applications, abstracts, and scientific presentations.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinical study managers, clinical data managers, regulatory personnel, and sponsors throughout the research lifecycle.
• Ensures statistical activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and best practices.
• Contributes to continuous improvement activities and shares knowledge with colleagues to support team effectiveness and organizational success.
• Actively pursues professional development opportunities through continued learning, knowledge sharing, participation in research activities, and engagement in teaching, mentoring, or methodological initiatives as appropriate.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
31S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
81155.000

Mid Range Salary
97671.000

Maximum Salary
116172.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description
HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree in the field of one of the following: Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Biomedical, Health Sciences, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 7 years relevant statistical clinical research experience within a regulatory agency (e.g., FDA), in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry. Alternatively, academic clinical research experience with some industry/CRO experience.
• Two (2) years advanced knowledge of both analysis and dataset programming in at least one statistical programming language such as SAS or R is required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidates must have advanced knowledge in the application of a wide range of basic and advanced statistical techniques and must be able to independently learn and apply new statistical techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and review scientific documents, including statistical method sections and study reports.
• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct statistical activities for clinical research studies.
• Excellent scientific writing and document review skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Data and Safety Monitoring Boards.
• Coding using CDISC standards (e.g., creating SDTM, ADaM datasets).
• Preparation of final TLFs in the Clinical Study Report.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1871

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.