Statistician

Costello Medical • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Statistics team provide statistical and analytical expertise across Costello Medical, devising statistical analysis plans and performing data analysis within R, Excel, Stan, SQL and BUGS software. They are also responsible for communicating the methodologies and results in both written and oral formats to drug and device manufacturers, and doctors. The statistical analyses vary across patient-level clinical trial data, observational study (real-world) data, and published aggregate data. Our work involves a range of techniques such as basic statistical analysis of individual patient data, regression analysis, survival analysis and complex Bayesian meta-analysis using both standard and emerging methods. You will work in project teams alongside colleagues from all specialities to ensure that statistics projects are completed to an exceptionally high standard, on time and in line with client expectations. You will receive training in the technical aspects of the role, project management skills and effective client communication. Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients and, following a successful induction period, you will increasingly participate in client calls and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders. Our team typically work on several projects at one time and the results of each analysis can feed into publications, value materials, health economic models or health technology assessment submissions. You will therefore be exposed to a wide variety of our services and a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Requirements

• A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific or mathematical discipline (minimum GPA 3.3) with a focus on statistics and data analysis.
• Proficiency in the R programming language, and the willingness and ability to rapidly develop your programming skills
• The technical and mathematical ability, coupled with the written and oral communication skills, to explain complex techniques and results to non-experts
• A willingness to trial, explore or recommend new software or techniques that may suit specific projects
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, along with the ability to maintain a high level of customer service and the quality of deliverables under multiple competing demands
• A high level of organisation, with the flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
• The ability to use your initiative and work independently, in addition to working collaboratively within project teams
• Excellent written English, which will be assessed during the selection process
• Must have the right to work in the US independently from the company.

Nice To Haves

• A Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or mathematical discipline
• Experience with Python Stan, SQL
• Experience in and/or knowledge of medical data, clinical processes or trials

Responsibilities

• Devising and performing statistical analysis plans
• Communicating the methodologies and results of statistical analyses to clients in the healthcare sector
• Performing data analysis within R, Excel, Stan, SQL and BUGS software
• Communicating methodologies and results in both written and oral formats to drug and device manufacturers, and doctors
• Working in project teams alongside colleagues from all specialities to ensure statistics projects are completed to an exceptionally high standard, on time and in line with client expectations
• Participating in client calls and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders
• Applying statistical knowledge and technical skills to the healthcare industry

Benefits

• Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Generous vacation allowance
• Private medical and dental insurance
• 401K plan with up to a 5% employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Full funding and study leave for external training
• 23 days’ vacation leave increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 27 days.
• 6 public holidays plus 1 floating vacation day to use on a holiday of your choosing
• Flexible, reasonable working hours
• Private medical insurance with a company contribution, as well as dental and vision cover and life insurance
• Retirement savings via a 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• Paid funding for external education and study leave
• Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service

What This Job Offers

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