Associate Director, Biostatistics

PROMETRIKA is a full-service clinical research organization (CRO) with extensive experience in clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, medical writing, and pharmacovigilance. We’re driven by our passion for the human aspect of our work and our compassion for the people whose lives have been improved by the innovations we help bring to market. Our clients include national and international biopharmaceutical and medical device companies of all sizes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Director, Biostatistics is responsible for supporting the leadership of the Biostatistics department, while mentoring and coaching a line of direct reports. This position is part of PROMETRIKA’s Management Team and supports the Leadership Team in aligning the positioning of Biostatistics with the company’s short-and long-term goals through departmental, and cross-departmental and company-wide initiatives. Specific responsibilities include the following:

Function Management/Leadership

• Lead and supervise junior level biostatisticians and provide mentoring and guidance using positive, progressive, and proactive management style
• Manage project teams of statisticians and programmers and ensure quality and timeliness of project deliverables
• Act decisively, exercise good judgment and make effective, sound, timely and informed decisions. Seek to identify, analyze and resolve problems effectively
• Manage project budgets and forecast resources needed for studies
• Participate in capabilities and bid defense presentations and assist with development of budgets and proposals

Biostatistics Responsibilities 

• Provide statistical input for protocol development, study design, and CRF development by actively contributing to study design considerations in internal and client meetings, and providing and discussing sample size scenarios
• Perform sample size calculations and write statistical methodology sections for inclusion in study protocols
• Design statistical analysis plans and table shells in accordance with study protocols or for integrated efficacy and safety summaries for New Drug Application (NDA) submissions
• Design analysis file specifications in accordance with the statistical analysis plan and table shells, and CDISC ADaM standards, if applicable
• Develop SAS programs to QC statistical tables/figures/data listings
• Develop SAS programs to produce and validate analysis datasets in CDISC ADaM or other formats specified by the sponsor
• Review and/or write the statistical methods and results sections of clinical study reports
• Review and/or assist in writing publications
• Review case report forms and data validation guidelines to ensure quality and integrity of study data collection
• Provide statistical input for Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) activities, including development of DMC charters and analysis plans, and serve as an independent statistician providing data and analysis support for DMC review
• Understand regulatory requirements related to the specific therapeutic areas and the implications for statistical methodology and analysis
• Make presentations in industry meetings sharing experiences/methods with the   greater clinical trials community
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor/manager

Thought Leadership

• Proactively contribute to PROMETRIKA’s newsletters, thought leadership blogs, and other publications as appropriate
• Contribute materials and present at Lunch and Learn sessions within PROMETRIKA to cross-train and share Biostatistics expertise within our organization
• Find innovative approaches to increase PROMETRIKA’s Biostatistics footprint within the Life Sciences industry

Business Development Support

• Actively collaborate and partner with the Innovations team on the implementation of new technologies and initiatives that drive PROMETRIKA’s competitive advantage
• Partner with Business Development on efficient and timely completion of Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals, accentuating PROMETRIKA’s Biostatistics capabilities and competitive edge 
• Continuously look for opportunities to participate in bid defense meetings, proactively reaching out to and collaborating with Business Development

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics required
• PhD degree in Biostatistics preferred

 EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in clinical trials, including protocol design activities
• Minimum of 5 years of staff management experience required

 SKILLS

• Knowledge of SAS statistical computing package is a must
• Knowledge of other database management and statistical software packages is a plus
• Experience with general linear models, mixed models, survival analysis, categorical data analysis and non-parametric methods
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with CDISC data standards and models
• Strong project management and mentoring/leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; e.g., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to clearly describe statistical techniques and interpret results

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Incumbents generally must be able to, with or without accommodation, have the proficient use of both sensory perception/clarity and muscle control/coordination.  This may include vision (near, far, color, glare control), hearing (auditory attention, sound localization), speech, strength, agility, dexterity flexibility, steadiness or reaction time.