Biostatistician II

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Biostatistician II to join the MGH Biostatistics team. This role will focus on research related to the discovery and validation of biomarkers for early cancer detection, the development of longitudinal biomarker algorithms for early detection, and the design and analysis of retrospective and prospective studies to evaluate the impact of biomarkers and algorithms on early detection. This research is part of the National Cancer Institute’s Early Detection Research Network (EDRN). The Biostatistician II is responsible for collecting and analyzing data from medical research to draw conclusions or make predictions. This role involves developing and executing research studies in collaboration with other statisticians and scientists, and monitoring clinical trials to ensure the integrity of the results.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Statistics or a related field of study required.
3-5 years of Advanced Statistics/Biostatistics Experience required.
Strong background in statistical programming using SAS or R.
Strong communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English.
Excellent attention to detail.
Experience in supporting studies in all phases, from design through publication.
Ability to explain statistical concepts to non-statistical collaborators.

Responsibilities

Develop statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, observational studies, and other biomedical research projects.
Conduct statistical analyses of data from all types of studies, including those with complex designs or requiring sophisticated statistical techniques.
Oversee biostatisticians and/or statistical programmers.
Generate reports of study progress, including reports for data and safety monitoring boards, and assist in the design of these reports.
Develop programs and guide efforts to perform robust data manipulation and error detection to ensure data integrity.
Provide statistical guidance for grants and other funding proposals.
Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring statistical programmers and biostatisticians.
Collaborate with clinical investigators under the guidance of PhD biostatisticians to optimize biomarker discovery pipelines.
Build longitudinal algorithms for earlier detection, with each subject serving as their own control.
Optimally combine information across biomarkers and across time.
Design biomarker validation studies.
Perform inference for early detection clinical trials and observational studies.
Develop advanced graphics to support new statistical methods for grant proposals and publications.
Generate reports on study progress.
Supervise junior biostatisticians performing data validation during studies.
Provide training and mentorship for junior biostatisticians.
Take on departmental administrative or leadership responsibilities.
Engage in professional development opportunities.