Scientist III

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Scientist III will play a leadership role in the UW Statistical Data Analysis Center (SDAC) by leading study teams providing independent statistical data analysis to Independent Data Monitoring Committees serving to monitor the safety of industry sponsored clinical trials. The SDAC Scientist III leads by preparing data sets, analyzing them using data science techniques, and presenting the results. They will directly supervise study staff. This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Requirements

Experience with analysis of clinical trial data
Experience with design of clinical trials
Excellent written and oral communication
PhD in biostatistics, or closely related quantitative discipline, is required
Cover letter required
Resume required
Continuous eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience in biostatistics, clinical trial design and implementation, data safety monitoring, industry clinical trials
Experience with SAS and R in a Linux or UNIX environment

Responsibilities

Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
Identifies research problems and develops highly complex research methodologies and procedures.
Publishes and presents results to help advance research
May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit and staff and resolve routine personnel issues
Identifies, writes, or assists in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure research funding
Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials and, disseminates information to appropriate entities
Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
Collects and analyzes highly complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures