Principal Statistician Consultant-R&I (Respiratory & Immunology)

at  ClinChoice

Are you interested in working directly for a single sponsor while having the security and additional career opportunities that working for a global CRO can bring? Our team says it’s the best of both worlds….
ClinChoice is searching for a Principal Biostatistician Consultant to join one of our clients.
ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO with a strong focus on quality, professional development, and supportive culture. As a client-facing role, we are looking for confident candidates with the ability to work independently whilst establishing a high-trust environment with the client’s counterparts.

SUMMARY

The Principal Biostatistician Consultant is a delivery focused role who works under the leadership, oversight, and direction of a Programming team leader to lead and/or support aspects of the Programming effort to deliver technical programming and information components of a project. This position requires high technical skills and thorough industry knowledge to independently perform the Programming tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics or related field. PhD with 3-5 years of experience or MS with 6-8 years of experience.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, with ability to effectively communicate internally and with clients.
• Demonstrated understanding and insight in statistics, drug development process and relevant FDA regulations.
• Pharmaceutical, CRO, or related industry experience with clinical trials, including interaction with Regulatory Agencies, especially FDA.

• Responsible for protocol development including study design, sample size calculation, randomization, and statistical analysis plan for assigned studies.
• Provide statistical oversight to studies and assure adequate quality and consistency with project requirements.
• Responsible for assuring that data for statistical analyses are complete, accurate and consistent.
• Responsible for statistical analysis plans and the accuracy and timeliness of statistical input into reports or decisions.
• Responsible for validity of analysis and explore alternative analysis strategies as needed.
• Demonstrates extensive understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies. Recognizes and corrects flaws in scientific reasoning and statistical interpretation.
• Responsible for accuracy and consistency of statistical tables, figures, and data listings, accuracy of report text, and consistency between summary tables in the body of reports and the corresponding source tables and listings.
• Responsible for statistical methods section for the reports. Identifies and corrects common flaws in interpretation of results, inconsistency in presentation or inference, adherence to the report guidelines, and assures project-wide consistency.
• Effectively mentor peers with regards to statistical methodology and provide appropriate training to less experienced statisticians.
• Manage activities of statisticians across projects by appropriately coordinating assignments and reviewing work so that projects are delivered on time with high quality.