Manager, Scientist - Biostatistics

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Manager, Scientist - Biostatistics to provide advanced statistical expertise and support faculty and scientists’ biostatistical needs in clinical research. The role oversees workflow and prioritization, mentors junior staff, and serves as a consistent point of contact for investigators. Candidates should have a strong background in biostatistics, including methodology and design, hypothesis testing, bioanalytic approaches, and power analyses. Experience in clinical research, NIH grant writing, large datasets, teaching, and mentoring is preferred. The role may also include maintaining an independent line of research. The position manages day-to-day department staff operations and independent scientific research, including complex testing, experiments, and analysis following established protocols. It designs research objectives, evaluates findings, assists with grant applications and regulatory documents, prepares technical summaries and publications, and presents research results. The role typically works under the broad direction of a principal investigator.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.
Strong background in biostatistics, including methodology and design, hypothesis testing, bioanalytic approaches, and power analyses.
High-level knowledge of scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline.
Ability to implement experiments in the subject discipline and troubleshoot issues.
Ability to operate complex equipment requiring advanced specialized training.
Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection, and analysis.
Significant experience analyzing and evaluating data.
General knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with a research group or team.

Nice To Haves

Post-doctoral experience in a related subject field of study.
Experience with clinical research, NIH grant writing, large datasets, teaching, and mentoring.
May have an independent line of research.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced biostatistical expertise for clinical research.
Support faculty and scientists with their biostatistical needs.
Oversee workflow and prioritization.
Mentor junior staff and serve as a consistent point of contact for investigators.
Manage day-to-day operations for department staff.
Manage independent scientific research, including complex testing, experiments, and analysis following established protocols.
Design and develop research objectives for experimentation.
Analyze and evaluate findings.
Assist with grant applications and other regulatory documents.
Write technical summaries and co-author articles for publication.
Prepare and deliver formal presentations of research results.
Implement experiments and troubleshoot issues.