Senior Biostatistician – QHS Arizona Campus

Mayo Clinic • Scottsdale, AZ

6h

About The Position

The Senior Biostatistician functions as a statistical consultant/project manager by applying statistical, programming, and related methods such as machine learning and scientific expertise to the design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research, clinical and administrative studies. The Senior Biostatistician must possess intermediate-level expertise in a wide variety of statistical and techniques and other skills listed for Biostatistician, to meet the demands of study teams and investigators. The Senior Biostatistician must possess intermediate-level knowledge of biology and medicine and be able to identify and apply analytical approaches as they relate to these fields. The Senior Biostatistician will direct development of case report forms (CRFs) and/or databases as well as monitor the progress for some well-defined biostatistical aspects of research and clinical studies. The Senior Biostatistician will delegate tasks to statistical programmers, Biostatisticians, and other study personnel for some well-defined studies. The Senior Biostatistician will summarize and communicate project findings to study team members, investigators, journal and grant reviewers, committees, and other individuals and entities as needed. The Senior Biostatistician will contribute to grant and report writing, scientific publications and/or regulatory reports. The Senior Biostatistician functions as the primary statistician on some well-defined studies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or equivalent. Alternatively, a master’s degree in mathematics, Public Health, or Data Science with at least 12 graduate level semester hours in statistics, biostatistics or equivalent.
• Three years of experience as a Biostatistician or equivalent required.
• Experience in statistical analysis or programming software such as SAS, R, or python.
• Expertise in the use of statistical computing and data management packages.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate various tasks on multiple, concurrent projects.
• Contributes to organizational initiatives in administration, education, or software development.
• Demonstrated success in project management.
• Demonstrates initiative in administration and education (e.g., seminars or training).
• A commitment to customer service with an attitude of owning the experience of each customer is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• An accomplished biostatistician with 3 or more years’ experience supporting complex clinical and translational research initiatives is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in SAS and R and possess a strong track record assisting medical researchers with study design and implementation, writing grants, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
• This role requires exceptional project management skills, including budgeting and resource planning, as well as the ability to mentor and delegate to junior staff and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Candidates should exhibit strategic thinking, adaptability, and innovative problem-solving.
• Previous Mayo Clinic experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Applying statistical, programming, and related methods such as machine learning and scientific expertise to the design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research, clinical and administrative studies.
• Direct development of case report forms (CRFs) and/or databases as well as monitor the progress for some well-defined biostatistical aspects of research and clinical studies.
• Delegate tasks to statistical programmers, Biostatisticians, and other study personnel for some well-defined studies.
• Summarize and communicate project findings to study team members, investigators, journal and grant reviewers, committees, and other individuals and entities as needed.
• Contribute to grant and report writing, scientific publications and/or regulatory reports.
• Functions as the primary statistician on some well-defined studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees