Research Advisor - Statistics

Eli Lilly and Company • Indianapolis, IN

6d • $151,500 - $222,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Global Statistical Sciences department includes over 200 people with advanced degrees in Statistics/Biostatistics. Our diverse population of global talent brings innovation to every aspect of our business - from Discovery Research to Clinical Development to Manufacturing and Real-world Evidence. We are playing a leading role in transforming the way the company develops medicines using state-of-the-art methods in adaptive designs, Bayesian statistics, causal inference, genetic/biomarker analysis, machine learning and more! The Clinical Project Statistician (Advisor - Statistics) develops or assists in the development of protocol designs, clinical plans, and data analysis plans in collaboration with physicians, clinical research scientists, and/or medical colleagues. The Clinical Project Statistician is responsible for working with research associates and scientists to establish a reporting database, determining the appropriate statistical analysis procedures, and for analyzing data for clinical studies.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in and attending graduate school, and will complete a Ph.D. degree in Statistics OR Biostatistics
• Expected graduation by August 2026

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in statistical programming languages/software such as SAS, R, Python, etc
• Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Technical expertise and application with working knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis
• Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables
• Resource management skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and critical thinking
• Business process expertise associated with critical activities (e.g. regulatory submissions)

Responsibilities

• Operate in collaboration with study personnel to provide input on study protocol, design studies and write protocols for the conduct of each study.
• Assist in or be accountable for selecting statistical methods for data analysis, authoring the corresponding sections of the protocol and the statistical analysis plan, and conducting the actual analysis once a reporting database is created.
• Collaborate with data sciences in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.
• Keep up to date with novel statistical methodology, maintain proficiency in applying new and varied methods, and to be competent in justifying methods selected.
• Influence team members regarding appropriate research methods
• Perform peer-review of work products from other statistical colleagues.
• Collaborate with team members to write reports and communicate results.
• Assist with, or be responsible for, communicating study results via regulatory submissions, manuscripts, or oral presentations in group settings, as well as for communicating one-on-one with key customers and presenting at scientific meetings.
• Respond to regulatory queries and interact with regulators.
• Understand disease states, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environment in order to enhance the level of customer focus and collaboration and be seen as a strong scientific contributor.
• Perform work in full compliance with assigned curriculum(s) and will be responsible for following applicable Corporate, Medical, local, and departmental policies, procedures, processes, and training.
• Introduce and apply innovative methodology and tools to solve critical problems
• Merge scientific thinking and business knowledge to identify issues, evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Lead projects independently and work effectively across functions.
• Apply technical expertise to influence business decisions.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

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