Senior Research Scientist – Biostatistics
We are looking for an experienced research scientist to join our growing global team.
Location: Tucson, AZ, Chicago IL, Folkestone UK
Remote working is available.
Working directly as a senior biostatistician on the COS Quantitative team on the planning and implementation of quantitative patient outcomes (clinical outcomes assessment) research studies to better understand and quantify humanistic clinical benefit within the context of clinical trial and some observational studies.
This exciting role offers the opportunity to work locally and globally on patient-centered research studies across multiple therapeutic areas. Measures include patient-, clinician, and observer-reported outcomes to understand treatment efficacy in terms of health-related quality of life, and symptomology impact of disease on patients.
Key attributes
Experience
A Master’s degree, PhD preferred, or equivalent education level in biostatistics, statistics, or outcomes research. Other areas considered include public health, psychology, educational psychology, or sociology, with a quantitative focus may be considered based on years of experience in patient reported outcomes.
Knowledge
Demonstrate technical proficiency in core statistical methodologies with a focus on cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses in patient outcomes studies
Communicator
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Project Management
Manage project deliverables and timelines while adhering to budget requirements
Benefits
Global location
Levels available commensurate with experience
Excellent opportunities for development and career progression
Chance to join a growing innovative and dynamic team at the forefront of clinical outcomes research
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Senior Research Scientist – Biostatistics
Duties
Work directly as a senior biostatistician on the COS Quantitative team on the planning and implementation of quantitative patient outcomes (clinical outcomes assessment) research studies to better understand and quantify humanistic clinical benefit within the context of clinical trial and some observational studies. This role offers the opportunity to work locally and globally on patient centered research across multiple therapeutic areas. Measures include patient-, clinician, and observer-reported outcomes to understand treatment efficacy in terms of health-related quality of life, and symptomology impact of disease on patients. This position contributes directly to clinical trial planning, statistical analysis plan development, strategic advisement on the statistical testing of various primary and supportive PRO/COA analyses, and bespoke regulatory and payer analytic requests to support sponsor submissions. As a biostatistician at COS, you will be supported to achieve your long-term professional goals through mentorship as well as methodologic research and professional development opportunities.
The essential duties and responsibilities are:
- Act as Study Lead on clinical trial studies
- Lead development of statistical analysis plans, study reports, publications, and presentations
- Coordinate with other members of the quantitative team to ensure consistency of statistical analyses, interpretation and data reporting within outcomes studies
- Mentor and supervise study teams to carry out plans to deliver on strategies under the technical oversight of a strategic lead
- Demonstrate and develop scientific methodologies to support statistical analyses and interpretation of patient-relevant results
- Work closely with the statistical programming team on the development of tables, listings, and figures required to execute the statistical analysis plan
- Work cross-functionally with the medical communications team on the development of study deliverables including the explanation of methodology and results of analyses
- Publish and present in the clinical outcomes assessment field
- Manage project deliverables and timelines while adhering to budget requirements
- Identify opportunities with new and existing clients
Skills:
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in core statistical methodologies with a focus on cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses in patient outcomes studies
- Understanding of complex statistical methods as applied to clinical trial analytics, such a mixed effect modeling, time to event, and the estimand framework
- Understanding of patient outcomes research as applied to biostatistical methodology as well as the regulatory and payer environment
- Desire to work in patient centered quantitative area
- Desire to work on a small team in a fast-paced, client focused environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate technical writing skills needed for analyses plans, result reporting and scientific publications
- Passion for conducting research and the organizational skills to support that passion
- Ability to understand and respond to multiple internal and external customer demands
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent process and project management skills required
- Desire to have good work life balance (work hard and enjoy life outside of the work walls)
Education:
- A Master’s degree, PhD preferred, or equivalent education level in biostatistics, statistics, or outcomes research. Other areas considered include public health, psychology, educational psychology, or sociology, with a quantitative focus may be considered based on years of experience in patient reported outcomes.
- Senior Research Scientist Level: a minimum of 7 years conducting quantitative research efforts
- Principal Scientist Level: A minimum of 10 years in conducting and/or leading quantitative research efforts
- Statistical analysis execution and experience with SAS or related statistical software