Lead Biostatistician- East coast remote!

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Cambridge, MA

1d • $100,000 - $180,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and supporting our customers’ medical related inquiries. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us. What will you do in this role? The Lead Biostatistician functions independently as a project lead or lead statistician to deliver the project tasks/responsibilities. Performs project management functions relating to the administrative and scientific activities of specific project work and team members. Oversees statistical aspects in the design and analysis of clinical trials, including project management, statistical analysis, report preparation, and advising other project statisticians. Supports the department by directly contributing to simple or moderately complex study protocols and bid defenses, including organizing teams and implementing strategies to ensure process and programming efficiencies. Qualification requirements: Education requirements Masters degree in statistics, biostatistics or math is required. PhD is preferred. In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Experience requirements Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 7+ years’) in pharma, CRO or related. Must have experience working with clinical trials. At least 3+ years of project lead experience, including managing budgets and timelines. Proven experience leading conversations related to protocol and SAP with experience developing these. Proven experience working with latest Stat models and design approaches will be preferred. Must have good communication. Must be proactive in communication, due to the lead requirements for this role. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SAS programming skills R programming skills Ability to promote teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team setting Good understanding of basic statistical methodology Knowledge of clinical trials structure Excellent written and verbal communications skills Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others Ability to solve problems logically Ability to multi-task Location: This is a fully remote role. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. 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Requirements

• Masters degree in statistics, biostatistics or math is required. PhD is preferred.
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 7+ years’) in pharma, CRO or related.
• Must have experience working with clinical trials.
• At least 3+ years of project lead experience, including managing budgets and timelines.
• Proven experience leading conversations related to protocol and SAP with experience developing these.
• Must have good communication.
• Must be proactive in communication, due to the lead requirements for this role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• SAS programming skills
• R programming skills
• Ability to promote teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Good understanding of basic statistical methodology
• Knowledge of clinical trials structure
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
• Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
• Ability to solve problems logically
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience working with latest Stat models and design approaches will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Lead Biostatistician functions independently as a project lead or lead statistician to deliver the project tasks/responsibilities.
• Performs project management functions relating to the administrative and scientific activities of specific project work and team members.
• Oversees statistical aspects in the design and analysis of clinical trials, including project management, statistical analysis, report preparation, and advising other project statisticians.
• Supports the department by directly contributing to simple or moderately complex study protocols and bid defenses, including organizing teams and implementing strategies to ensure process and programming efficiencies.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

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