Senior Biostatistician Statistical Scientist, Oncology

Astellas • Northbrook, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Astellas is hiring a Senior Biostatistician Statistical Scientist in Oncology. As a member of cross-functional teams, this position independently serves as a Study Statistician, Medical Affairs Statistician, Exploratory Statistician, Regional Statistician Lead, or Lead Product Statistician for routine work in an established area, including clinical or observational studies, Medical Affairs tactics, biomarker and PK/PD analyses, or local projects. The role may also independently validate the execution of complex, common statistical techniques as a Senior Methodology Statistician, provide training and consulting to other statisticians, or research solutions for novel situations. The position is expected to recognize when to seek intervention from the Global Statistical Lead or line management regarding resource requirements or key strategic functional issues. Under guidance, the position may serve as Global Statistical Lead or represent Astellas on statistical matters at meetings with regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, health technology assessment groups, or conferences.

The position is based in Northbrook, Illinois, with remote work available from anywhere in the United States. Astellas also offers a hybrid working solution, with office and work-from-home flexibility; hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted under the company's Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related scientific field.
• At least 3 years of experience applying statistical methods in biomedical research, Pharma, CRO, academia, or the healthcare industry, or providing statistical direction in these areas; at least 6 years for candidates with an M.S.
• Good knowledge and skills in SAS.
• Good understanding of medical literature and the clinical, regulatory, and commercial landscape.
• Ability to understand, implement, and explain complex statistical methodology.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of R.

Responsibilities

• Serve independently as a Study Statistician, Medical Affairs Statistician, Exploratory Statistician, Regional Statistician Lead, or Lead Product Statistician for routine work in an established area.
• Support clinical or observational studies, Medical Affairs tactics, biomarker and PK/PD analyses, or local projects.
• Independently validate the execution of complex, common statistical techniques as a Senior Methodology Statistician.
• Provide training and consulting to other statisticians.
• Research solutions for novel situations.
• Recognize when to seek Global Statistical Lead or line management intervention regarding resource requirements or key strategic functional issues.
• Under guidance, serve as Global Statistical Lead or represent Astellas on statistical matters at meetings with regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, health technology assessment groups, or conferences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, plus national holidays and a year-end shutdown.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Annual corporate bonus and quarterly sales incentive for eligible positions.
• Long-term incentive plan for eligible positions.
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior