Program Director I, Statistical Operations

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

As a Program Director I, you will direct the Statistical Operations functional area of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR), Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Develop, implement, and manage the Statistical Operations work portfolio for biostatisticians at CIBMTR MCW. Provide direction and guidance to the statistical team to facilitate collaboration with medical and scientific researchers in study/project design, development of research instruments, collection, management and analysis of data, interpretation of results, preparation of reports, and publication of research.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise CIBMTR-MCW statistical staff including recruitment, training, performance reviews, mentoring and corrective action.
• Develop and maintain a system to standardize/enhance onboarding, training and periodic assessment of Statistical Staff performance.
• Develop and facilitate professional development opportunities to support Statistical Staff engagement and retention.
• Drive strategic initiatives within the statistical area and supports the development of long-term growth plans and efficiency goals.
• Responsible for overseeing statistical operations requirements, communicating results to Senior Leadership, and developing strategies based on organizational reviews.
• Participate in establishing strategic vision and direction for the CIBMTR and work cross functionally with other CIBMTR leaders to execute strategy.
• Develop policies and standard operating procedures specific to statistical operations. Collaborate with other CIBMTR functional areas to establish standardized CIBMTR policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Scientific Directors and Statistical Staff in study design, study population, data file preparation, analysis and assisting in the preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts.
• Develop and maintain the administration of CIBMTR Research activities including tracking deadlines for completion of studies. Coordinate resources for all ongoing studies/projects including in the work portfolio.
• Support workflow process management related to preparation of complex datasets for research projects to optimize up to date statistical techniques.
• Develop management techniques to achieve efficiency in assessments of outcomes utilizing statistical packages (e.g. SAS, R, Python), databases and graphics packages.
• Forecast and manage statistical effort necessary to support research studies and projects within CIBMTR programs.
• Oversee development of the schedule and materials for annual Working Committee meetings at the CIBMTR/ASTCT Tandem Meetings.
• Oversee Statistical Staff collaboration with external investigators in determining study population, study design, performing univariable and multivariable regression analysis, assisting in the preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts describing the results. Assist in the writing of grants and scientific publications, providing expertise and scientific content regarding the study design, study population and statistical techniques to be used.
• Manage the preparation of materials for presentation at national and international conferences.
• Participate on appropriate internal and external committees relevant to the advancement of CIBMTR , the biostatistical profession or cellular therapy research.
• Assist in the training of CIBMTR Research Fellows, residents, and students.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Interpersonal skills and to effectively communicate with senior management and staff within the institution and with external regulatory agencies and research study sponsors.
• Independence, excellent organizational skills, detail focused and demonstrated ability to respond quickly to changing regulatory requirements.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required. Strong computer skills. Sufficient knowledge of program study area.
• Familiarity with statistical computing packages required; proficiency in SAS is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience: 10 years of experience

Certification: CITI training required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred education: Master’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or MPH preferred.

Preferred Experience: 10 years of statistical experience in the medical research field preferable in hematopoietic cell transplantation with at least 5 years of program management responsibility in the medical research field or educational environment. Prior work with large databases and datasets is required. Teaching experience is desired. Experience in CAR-T cell therapy studies is a plus.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

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