Senior Biostatistician Statistical Scientist, Oncology
About The Position
Astellas is seeking a Senior Biostatistician Statistical Scientist to work as a member of cross-functional teams. The role 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 position may also independently serve as a Senior Methodology Statistician, validating execution of complex common techniques, providing training and consultation to other statisticians, and researching solutions for novel situations. The role is expected to recognize when to seek intervention from the Global Statistical Lead or line management on resource needs or key strategic functional issues. Under guidance, the position may act as a Global Statistical Lead or represent the company 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 describes a hybrid working solution, subject to its Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Requirements
- PhD 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
- Independently serve as 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 Global Statistical Lead or line management intervention is needed for resource requirements or key strategic functional issues.
- Under guidance, act as Global Statistical Lead or represent the company on statistical matters at meetings with regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, health technology assessment groups, or conferences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off options, including vacation and sick time, national holidays, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
