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. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in biostatistics, including methodology and design, hypothesis testing, bioanalytic approaches, and power analyses. Experience with clinical research, NIH grant writing, large data sets, teaching, and mentoring is preferred. Candidates may have their own line of research. The position manages day-to-day operations for departmental staff and manages independent scientific research, including complex laboratory testing, experiments, and analysis following established protocols. It designs and develops research objectives for experimentation; analyzes and evaluates findings; assists with grant applications and regulatory documents; writes technical summaries and co-authors publications; and presents research results. The role typically works under the broad direction of a principal investigator and requires knowledge of scientific research processes, methods, data collection, and analysis, as well as the ability to implement experiments and troubleshoot issues. Required publications and funding upon appointment are minimal.

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.
Knowledge of scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline.
Ability to run 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 work collaboratively 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 data sets, teaching, and mentoring.
Candidates may have their own line of research.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced statistical expertise for clinical research.
Oversee workflow and prioritization.
Mentor junior staff and serve as a consistent point of contact for investigators.
Support faculty and scientists’ biostatistical needs in clinical research.
Manage day-to-day operations for staff within the department.
Manage independent scientific research, including complex laboratory testing, experiments, and analysis following established protocols.
Design and develop research objectives for experimentation.
Analyze and evaluate findings and data.
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 in the subject discipline and troubleshoot issues.