Director, Real World Evidence Biostatistician

Fortrea•Durham, CA

About The Position

This role within Fortrea Consulting is for an experienced consultant and researcher. The primary focus is on building client trust through excellent project delivery across various consulting areas, including clinical development, real-world evidence (RWE), and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR). The goal is to assist clients in planning, generating, and demonstrating value throughout their product's lifecycle. Key responsibilities involve overseeing biostatistical activities in client engagements, encompassing research, planning, analysis, synthesis, and communication. Additionally, the Director RWE Biostatistician will actively contribute to internal process improvement initiatives and business development efforts, such as proposal development, budgeting for biostatistical activities, and participating in bid defenses and capabilities presentations.

Requirements

Graduate-level degree in discipline-relevant area (e.g., economics/statistics/data science, epidemiology, health economics, pharmacy, medical); Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes in lieu of educational requirements
Demonstrated scientific and technical expertise in biostatistics
Demonstrated success managing people and leading project teams
Successfully maintained client relationships
Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
Team player mentality
At least 8 years of experience in biostatistics
At least 6 years of experience managing people and leading project teams

Nice To Haves

Doctoral level degree may be preferred, with scientific or technical knowledge and know-how in line with client expectations
Strong business development, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
Able to challenge conventional thinking to solve client issues and develop solutions
Orientated towards working across related disciplines and teams to achieve client objectives
Applied biostatistics to RWE and/or HEOR disciplines
Solid understanding of CDISC standards
SAS programming experience

Responsibilities

Supporting the pursuit of new and repeat business
Strengthening key client relationships
Leading the scoping and budgeting of relevant activities on Consulting and Fortrea-wide opportunities
Leading internal innovation initiatives to respond to the market’s and client’s needs
Significant contribution to industry-leading white papers or publications in area of expertise
Addressing client’s needs with appropriate methods in the RWE space
Managing project teams responsible for the relevant activities in the scope of work; advising and redirecting, as needed
Delivering strategic, methodological, and conceptual expertise in client engagements
Advising on relevant scientific or technical matters
Communicating project findings to clients in an effective manner
Developing and mentoring Consulting staff (eg, role modeling, developing training materials, identifying appropriate training opportunities, setting objectives, leveraging work)
Managing Consulting staff performance and delivering timely and consistent feedback
Leading cross-functional teams as needed for given projects
Setting and maintaining a standard of personal behavior and business ethics in line with Fortrea culture
Cultivating a positive environment and building positive connections with colleagues within Consulting and across Fortrea
Participating in hiring Consulting staff
And all other duties as needed or assigned