Senior Biostatistician

AstraZeneca • Boston, MA

4d • $86,992 - $130,488

About The Position

The Senior Biostatistician has the academic qualifications for the role but limited experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry. Most work is therefore performed under the supervision of a more experienced statistician. Common activities include study-level support across set-up, conduct, analysis, and reporting, as well as technical statistical projects.

The role provides statistical support for standard study design and interpretation, validation, analysis of information to inform study design and decision criteria, and the use of modelling and simulation. It also includes developing Statistical Analysis Plans, producing analyses and supporting graphics and tables, interpreting and communicating study results, and supporting regulatory submissions. The Senior Biostatistician contributes to methodological improvements, best practices, and quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in statistical work and delivery.

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 remain generally available during standard business hours.

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, well-organized, and able to work well under pressure.

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 ability and a quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of an experienced statistician, provide statistical support for standard study design and interpretation.
• Conduct 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 preclinical studies, clinical study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies, or publications.
• Interpret, summarize, and communicate results of standard studies.
• Provide statistical support for regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to improvements in methodology and provide practical solutions to problems.
• Contribute to applying statistical methodology to improve process and delivery activities.
• Contribute to best practices that improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Take accountability for the quality of statistical work and provide discipline-specific understanding, insight, and constructive challenge.
• Be self-aware of personal development needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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