Statistician

Costello Medical•Boston, MA

2d•$73,000 - $76,000•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 network 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. To read more about our recent articles and publications, please visit our website: https://www.costellomedical.com/research/articles-publications/ Hybrid Working Policy: We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognize that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments. Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues to work from home for up to half of the time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. Please note that as part of our wider flexible working policy, employees may work outside of Massachusetts for up to 4 weeks annually

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

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 these to our clients in the healthcare sector

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 and more
A starting salary of $73,000 to $76,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and previous experience, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year.
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 and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time
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