Data Strategy Biostatistician

Jefferies Group • New York, NY

427d • $110,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Data Strategy Biostatistician at Jefferies is responsible for building and applying clinical trial prediction frameworks to assist fundamental analysts in evaluating the Probability of Success for clinical trials. This role involves collaboration with analysts to understand key trials, developing statistical methods for modeling, and effectively communicating findings to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.

Requirements

• MD or PhD/MS in life sciences, biostatistics, or similar.
• Intimate understanding of clinical trial structures and design considerations.
• Experience modeling clinical trials and evaluating their design as it relates to probability of success, including PK/PD analysis.
• Strong proficiency with Python, R, or similar programming languages and stats packages.
• Ability to communicate effectively and translate ideas with stakeholders across the spectrum of statistical and scientific literacy.
• A working knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in, economics, business, or investing.

Responsibilities

• Engage with analysts to understand key trials in their coverage and their investment theses.
• Collaborate with fundamental analysts and Data Strategy teammates to identify and ingest relevant data from public and third-party sources.
• Develop statistical methods to model clinical trials and quantify probability of success, with an emphasis on building reusable tools.
• Communicate technical implementation and results to non-technical stakeholders, using visualizations to translate model outputs into investment implications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree