Lead and consult on biostatistical analysis and dissemination of information for Merz Aesthetics; serves the global scientific review coordinator, identifies/implements/leads Medical Affairs-based projects or unique projects in conjunction with internal stakeholders and medical directors to provide statistical expertise and support. Assists with new indication/product launch support (from a Medical Affairs perspective) and provide support/expertise/guidance on data gap identification, data mining and analysis of real-world evidence (RWE) data.

Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis:

  • Assist in the analyses of research studies by using appropriate statistical methods and/or mathematical techniques, utilizing data extraction, cleaning and organization via programming languages.
  • Utilize statistical software packages (e.g., SAS and/or R) to write computer programs to analysis and drive data analysis.

• Data Gap Identification:

  • Meet with clinicians, scientists and other research personnel to discuss research projects, goals and hypotheses—especially medical directors to identify data gaps and assess RWE.

• Dissemination and Communication of Statistical Analysis to Internal and External Stakeholders:

  • Providing support for statistical analyses by extracting data and ensuring accurate data files, with the ability to create data visualizations to disseminate findings.
  • Preparing memoranda to effectively document data issues, statistical methodology, and analysis results and interpretations, including results in tabular and graphical forms.
  • Assisting investigators with abstract and manuscript development to disseminate research results and collaborate cross-functionally.

• Research Support for the Strategic Research Team:

  • Coordinate SRC committee and provide research support as need to each of the brands within Merz Aesthetics.

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Knowledge of statistical methods
• Knowledge of SAS and/or R statistical software
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate statistical methodology and results to non-statisticians
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word and comfort with large variety of online meeting tools and AV equipment
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork and cross functional collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a professional manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in biostatistics, applied statistics or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience consistent with that expected of a Statistical Analyst position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical application experience in aesthetics, neurosciences or related fields
• Prior experience working in a pharma and/or medical device environment
• Project management experience
• Technical writing skills, at minimum for materials and methods for assistance in manuscripts
• Ability to work with SmartSheets, Veeva or other document management software