Senior Biostatistician - School of Medicine Orthopaedics

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University’s School of Medicine Orthopaedics is seeking a Senior Biostatistician to develop and analyze research data using statistical methods and support researchers with study design, statistical analyses, and reporting. The position contributes to statistical methods and tests, sample size calculations, randomization schedules, protocol development, database design reviews, and data quality procedures. It also develops and validates SAS programs; interprets results; prepares statistical documentation, reports, regulatory submission files, grant materials, and manuscript sections; and reviews statistical analysis plans, programs, and reports. The Senior Biostatistician provides guidance and training to junior biostatisticians and other team members, supports biostatisticians, programmers, and data analysts, and may assign and monitor project personnel activities. The role helps set work priorities, evaluate new statistical methods, contribute to team member evaluations, and estimate budgets for statistical support on complex clinical studies. Position tasks are generally performed in person at an Emory University location. Remote work-from-home days may be granted at department discretion, and Emory may change remote work status with notice.

Requirements

Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and three years of experience as a biostatistician, preferably in an academic setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proficiency in modern high-level statistical languages such as S-PLUS or SAS.
Proficiency in database management.

Responsibilities

Develop and analyze research data using statistical methods.
Assist researchers in developing study protocols and computer analyses.
Manage computer systems, write programs, and train others in their use.
Keep current with statistical modeling and computing tools.
Contribute to selecting statistical methods and tests, calculating sample sizes, and creating randomization schedules.
Prepare statistical methods sections for study protocols.
Review database designs and data edit checks.
Develop and validate SAS programs for statistical analyses.
Interpret statistical results and prepare statistical sections of study reports.
Create and maintain biostatistical documentation, including methods, SAS programs, and results.
Prepare electronic files in appropriate formats for regulatory agency submissions.
Participate in developing standardized procedures for statistical functions.
Review and audit statistical analysis plans, SAS programs, and statistical reports, including tables, listings, and figures.
Guide and train junior biostatisticians and other team members.
Evaluate and propose statistical methods for data analysis.
Assign and monitor activities of other project personnel and help set work priorities.
Support biostatisticians, programmers, and data analysts as a resource.
Provide input into evaluations of team members.
Review and help prepare statistical and database management sections of NIH grant applications and other externally supported proposals.
Write statistical methods sections for manuscripts and write or revise quantitative, epidemiologic, and medical manuscript sections.
Help estimate budgets for biostatistical support for complex clinical studies.
Monitor data collection, establish data-quality procedures, and ensure study protocols are followed.
Perform related responsibilities as assigned.