Senior/Statistical Scientist - Global Medical Affairs

United Therapeutics Corporation • NC

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About The Position

United Therapeutics seeks a Senior/Statistical Scientist for Global Medical Affairs to contribute to biostatistical and programming activities related to Phase 3b/4 clinical trials and registries. The role involves leading the development of statistical analysis plans, ensuring data integrity, and executing statistical methodologies. The individual will communicate and collaborate within a matrixed organization to disseminate study results and provide biostatistical resources for investigator-sponsored studies. The position requires a deep understanding of cardiopulmonary, respiratory, and transplant therapeutics areas.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in statistics or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or PhD in statistics with 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience.
• Ability to apply a wide range of statistical skills.
• Proficient with SAS (base programming, macro language, SAS/GRAPH).
• Proficient with graphing software (SAS, Excel, R, etc.).
• Ability to identify data quality or analytical issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the statistical analysis plan for Phase 3b/4 clinical trials.
• Ensure data integrity and quality of collected data.
• Execute and program the statistical analysis plan.
• Communicate and collaborate in a highly matrixed organization.
• Act as the lead project statistician for assigned clinical trials.
• Conduct comprehensive statistical design, including sample size estimation.
• Develop statistical analysis plans and perform data analysis.
• Collaborate with data management and clinical development personnel.
• Ensure high-quality outputs for interim analyses and database lock.
• Provide biostatistical resources for investigator-sponsored clinical studies.
• Conduct thorough reviews and grant approval for submitted studies and queries.
• Support and execute real-world evidence studies.
• Translate clinical questions into statistical analyses for multidisciplinary teams.
• Discuss and resolve statistical analysis issues with external investigators.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Employee wellness resources.
• Savings plans (401k and ESPP).
• Paid time off and paid parental leave benefits.
• Disability benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees