Principal / Senior Principal Biostatistician

Novartis•Cambridge, MA

13d•$119,700 - $222,300•Hybrid

About The Position

We are in search of a Principal or Senior Principal Biostatistician to join a passionate team in early phase drug development. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, and analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study or project level, and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners in the Early Development – Advanced Quantitative Science's team.

Requirements

PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field preferred or MS with extensive experience.
Principal or Senior Principal Biostatistician, level commensurate with experience.
Fluent English (oral and written).
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in R and/or SAS

Nice To Haves

Automation
Biostatistics
Clinical Trials
Computer Programming
Metadata Management
Statistical Analysis

Responsibilities

Responsible for all statistical tasks on the assigned trials.
Protocol development in alignment with the development plan, developing statistical analysis plan, reporting activities.
Contribute to planning and execution of statistical analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.
Initiate, drive and implement novel methods and innovative trial designs in alignment with the Lead Statistician.
Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in assigned indications/program with oversight.
Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., data management, programming, medical writing) to ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables.
Contribute to external engagement with consultants, advisory boards, health authorities, congresses, and scientific meetings.