Senior Biostatistician | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Innovation Research

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This role involves developing and analyzing research data using statistical methods, assisting researchers with study protocols and computer analyses, managing computer systems, and staying current with statistical modeling and computing tools. The position also includes preparing statistical sections for study protocols and reports, developing and validating SAS programs, and creating biostatistical documentation. The Senior Biostatistician will also prepare electronic files for regulatory agencies, participate in standardizing statistical functions, and review statistical analysis plans and reports. Additionally, this role provides guidance to junior biostatisticians, evaluates new statistical methods, assigns and monitors project personnel activities, and supports other team members. The position also involves assisting with budget estimations for biostatistical support and monitoring data collection to ensure quality and adherence to protocols. The role requires collaboration with faculty or staff biostatisticians to provide study design expertise to investigators, consulting with them to define research questions and identify appropriate outcomes. The selected candidate will perform routine statistical analyses under supervision, with expectations including basic knowledge of study design, expanding statistical programming skills, strong organizational and time management abilities, and excellent communication skills. The biostatistician will also draft statistical methods, data management plans, and results sections for manuscripts, document methods and results, and attend meetings with experienced statisticians to develop consulting skills. The primary goal is to foster a clear understanding of clinical research problems with medical investigators, leading to better-designed studies. The role requires continuous development of statistical programming skills (SAS, R, STATA) and technical writing skills for summarizing analysis results.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and two years related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Background in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, and/or other related quantitative field.
• Basic knowledge of study design.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on scientific and technical issues.
• Clear, broad, specific two-way iterative communication on both scientific issues and research roles (not technical issues).
• Residency in the state of GA.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field.
• Attention to schedule (deadlines) and accurate assessment of time needed to complete projects.
• Co-authorship on a clinical paper.

Responsibilities

• Develops and analyzes a variety of research data using statistical methods.
• Assists researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and computer analyses.
• Manages computer systems, writes programs, and trains others in the use of systems.
• Keeps abreast of the latest statistical modeling and computing tools.
• Participates in the development and selection of appropriate statistical methods and tests, sample size calculations and creation of randomization schedules.
• Prepares statistical method sections for inclusion in study protocols.
• Reviews the design and content of database designs and data edit checks.
• Develops and validates SAS programs to support statistical analyses.
• Provides interpretations of statistical results, and prepares the relevant statistical sections for study reports.
• Creates and maintains biostatistical documentation, including descriptions of methods, SAS programs and results.
• Prepares electronic files using appropriate formats for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the development of standardization procedures for statistical functions.
• Reviews and audits statistical analysis plans, SAS programs, and statistical reports including tables, listings, and figures.
• Provides guidance to more junior biostatisticians.
• Evaluates and proposes new statistical methods for data analysis.
• Assigns and monitors activities of other project personnel.
• Assist in setting priorities of work to be done.
• Provides support and serves as a resource to biostatisticians, programmers, and data analysts.
• Participates in training of less senior biostatisticians and other team members.
• Provides input into the evaluation of their team members.
• Reviews and helps prepare statistical and database management sections of NIH grant applications and other externally supported proposals prior to submission.
• Writes statistical methods section of manuscripts for publication.
• Writes and/or revises quantitative, epidemiologic, and medical sections of manuscripts.
• Helps estimate budgets for biostatistical support for larger, more involved clinical studies (NIH program project grants, multicenter clinical trials etc).
• Monitors data collection, institutes procedures to assure data quality and guarantees study protocols are followed appropriately.
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
• Works with faculty or staff biostatisticians to provide study design expertise (scientific collaboration) to investigators/researchers interested in conducting a variety of clinical studies (both retrospective and prospective studies).
• Consults with investigators to determine an important question of interest that will yield new knowledge and identify the outcome appropriate to address that question.
• Learns to develop and implement data management and quality control plans for larger clinical studies within a team-science environment; Learns fundamentals of using data management software (query system and edit checks for quality control).
• Performs routine statistical analyses under the supervision of faculty and/or staff (senior/lead/principal biostatisticians) in a team science environment.
• Works with faculty or staff to draft statistical methods, the data management plan, and Results section for medical manuscripts; Documents methods and results through preparation of memoranda and reports.
• Attends meetings with more experienced statisticians to develop the skills necessary to be an effective consultant.
• Works with the medical investigator to develop a clear, mutual understanding of the clinical research problem.
• Continues to develop statistical programming skills (SAS, R, STATA).
• Refines technical writing skills necessary to summarize the results of analysis based on implementation of a statistical analysis plan.
• Invests time to learn both a generalist’s breath and a specialist knowledge to effectively collaborate on medical research projects; The statistician must learn to effectively communicate with medical investigators on scientific issues.
• Ensures good clinical practice through quality data (data and reported results are credible and accurate) and ethics (security and confidentiality of subjects’ data are protected).
• Develops expertise in the design and development of Case Report Forms (CRFs) based on the data collection requirements dictated by the study protocol and manual of procedures.
• Designs and generates tables and statistical graphics needed for medical manuscripts; Works with faculty or staff to address issues identified through peer review of medical manuscripts.
• Leans to identify and draft a description of study limitations that should be communicated to the reader of peer reviewed studies.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Assurance of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without discrimination.
• Compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

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