Senior Biostatistician

Alexion • Boston, MA

3d

About The Position

The Senior Biostatistician has the necessary academic qualifications but limited experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry. Most work is therefore supervised by a more experienced statistician. Common activities include study-level support throughout set-up, conduct, analysis, and reporting, as well as technical statistical projects.

Under the guidance of an experienced statistician, the role provides statistical support for standard study design and interpretation, validation activities, and regulatory submissions. It involves analyzing internal and external information to inform design decisions and decision criteria; applying modelling and simulation to inform study design and assess the robustness of results; developing Statistical Analysis Plans; and producing analyses, graphics, and tables for projects such as preclinical studies, clinical study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies, and publications. The role also interprets, summarizes, and communicates results of standard studies.

The Senior Biostatistician contributes to methodological improvements, practical solutions, improved statistical processes and delivery, and best practices that enhance quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. The role is accountable for the quality of its statistical work and provides discipline-specific understanding, insight, and constructive challenge while remaining aware of development needs.

Duties are generally conducted in an office environment. Employees must be able, with or without accommodation, to use a computer; communicate by phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; and maintain general availability during standard business hours.

The annual base pay ranges from $86,992 to $130,488. Positions may be eligible for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards for salaried roles. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (vacation, holidays, and leaves), and health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience.
• MSc or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics with a substantial statistical component, or a recognized equivalent to an MSc in Statistics.
• Programming knowledge and experience; SAS or R preferred.
• Communication skills.
• Time-management skills.
• Self-awareness.
• Flexible and well-organized, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to use a computer and communicate via phone, video, and electronic messaging, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to engage in problem solving, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; and maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics.
• Exposure to clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry through an internship or work experience.
• Ability to collaborate.
• Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems, with problem-solving and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical support for standard study design and interpretation under the guidance of an experienced statistician.
• Perform statistical validation activities.
• Analyze internal and external information to inform design decisions and develop decision criteria.
• Apply modelling and simulation to inform study design and assess the robustness of results.
• Develop Statistical Analysis Plans for standard studies and/or project delivery.
• Produce analyses, supporting graphics, and analysis tables for projects, including preclinical studies, clinical study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies, and publications.
• Interpret, summarize, and communicate results of standard studies.
• Provide statistical support for regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to methodological improvement and provide practical solutions to problems.
• Contribute to applying statistical methodology to improve processes and delivery activities.
• Contribute to best practices that improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Ensure the quality of statistical work and provide discipline-specific understanding, insight, and constructive challenge.
• Maintain awareness of personal development needs.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
• Health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
• Equity-based awards for salaried roles.

What This Job Offers

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