Principal Biostatistician

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The principal biostatistician will provide statistical support to health science research projects. This may include collaboration on funding proposal development, advising on study design and data collection and management, as well as data analyses and manuscript and presentation preparation. May oversee other biostatisticians. This particular role integrates pharmacoepidemiology, computational oncology, and health services research to support translational and population based cancer research initiatives.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Biostatistics or related field.
• 4 years of minimum professional Biostatistical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Integrates pharmacoepidemiology, computational oncology, and health services research to support translational and population based cancer research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical support to health science research projects. This may include collaboration on funding proposal development, advice on study design and data collection and management, as well as data analyses and manuscript and presentation preparation.
• Participate in meetings with study investigators for the purposes of consulting on study design (including design and modification of data coding, data collection forms, and data management procedures), data analysis plans, and producing reports during selected long-term projects.
• Independently select appropriate statistical methods, perform necessary analyses, and report on results. They may also write methods sections for funding applications, as well as methods and results sections for manuscripts, and may present methods and results either as part of a course or at professional meetings.
• Perform complex professional statistical work, and supervise lower-level statisticians and related personnel, and perform other related duties as required.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of major study projects, and independently interact with principal investigators and co-investigators.
• Assist in the management of division activities including running staff meetings and managing project timelines.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree