Biostatistician II

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The Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) provides a unique resource of data and statistical expertise to the scientific community for addressing important issues in hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapies.

The Biostatistician II is responsible for meticulous data management and analysis for multiple ongoing research studies, including analyzing and interpreting data, conducting outcome analysis, data cleaning, database development and maintenance, and collaborates in the overall management of statistical operations activities of the CIBMTR MCW research portfolio. Provides supervision, direction, and guidance to Biostatistician I staff to facilitate statistical operational activities of the CIBMTR under the direction of CIBMTR Biostatistician IIIs. Share responsibility with Biostatistician II for assuring the validity and accountability of Biostatisticians I products.

Responsibilities:

Research:

• Work with Biostatistician IIIs to implement strategies that enhance the performance and capabilities of the CIBMTR MCW’s statistical services to ensure the alignment of goals and objectives with the mission, vision, and goals of the CIBMTR.
• Working with Biostatistician IIIs, implement standard metrics relative to operational success.
• Under direction of CIBMTR Biostatistician IIIs ensure timely completion and success of required tasks of Biostatistician Is.
• Assist in the project management of studies and projects to ensure the timely and accurate completion of statistical-related components for analyses, reports, and submission for publication or contract deliverable.
• Implements standard quality control processes to ensure implementation within the Statistical Operations area.
• Works with Statistical Directors in the writing of Statistical Analysis Plans, Statistical Reports, and statistical methodologies sections of clinical study reports.
• Serve as the primary statistician for CIBMTR research studies and independently collaborate with principal investigators in the development and implementation of complex datasets.
• Write SAS programs to create or verify key analysis data sets and TLFs.
• Performs descriptive, univariate and multivariate (with PhD statistician supervision) analyses.
• Review clinical study reports and assist in manuscripts submitted for publication.

Innovation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine the best approach to accurately measure and track different crucial to quality metrics for new technologies in testing.

• Collaborate with Information Technology staff to create new computed database variables, resolution of database problems and optimization or expansion of the registry database.
• Collaborate with Data Operations staff to resolve data inconsistencies for research studies and projects. Maintain and collaborate in standard processes to resolve data inconsistencies.
• Collaborate in development of data collection forms.
• Collaborate on the creation and maintenance of statistical programming standards to ensure standards are up to date and in line with study and project requirements.

• Develop and implement systems that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
• Identify problems and root causes that will aid in developing complete, validated solutions to customers.

Registry Support:

• Collaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, training manuals, marketing materials, websites, and reports.
• Represent CIBMTR MCW statistical operations in collaboration with CIBMTR faculty in business development activities including at sponsor meetings, capability presentations, and meetings.
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of CIBMTR Statistical Operations activities.
• Assist in the writing of grants and peer-reviewed scientific publications, providing expertise and statistical content regarding the statistical analysis plan, study population, statistical methodology and description of results.
• Escalate key statistical operational issues to the Biostatistician II for review and solutions.
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to biostatisticians I.
• Collaborate with the Statistical Operations administrative staff to support the management of the CIBMTR Scientific Committees.

Staff responsibilities:

• Directly supervise CIBMTR-MCW Biostatistician I. Responsible for administrative functions including hiring, training, ongoing evaluation of performance, mentoring and corrective action.
• Supervise Biostatistician I materials to address requests from physicians, patients, pharmaceutical and insurance companies, the media, state, and federal government agencies through the CIBMTR Information Request Process.
• Supervise Biostatistician I materials on the design, data tabulation and analysis data models for research studies and projects.
• Assist and maintain system to standardize/enhance training to increase productivity and performance.
• Assist in training of Biostatistician I staff, CIBMTR research fellows and students on statistical techniques and CIBMTR procedures.
• Participates in hiring new staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Knowledge: Research study design methods, independent problem solving, decision making, statistical analyses.
• Skills: Experience managing or coordinating the provision of statistical projects, programming experience with statistical analysis programs, logistic regression and survival analysis, research writing for publication, interpersonal communication and networking, teaching, mentoring and supervisory/management; independent research project management, written, oral and presentation skills required. Microsoft Office computer software and Internet skills.

Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Minimum experience: 3 years

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred education: Master’s degree in Biostatistics or closely related biomedical field where biostatistical design and analyses comprised the primary course of study and application in statistical analysis of data from large, long-term, observational epidemiological research studies.

Preferred experience: Performing statistical design/analysis of data from large, long-term, observational epidemiological research studies, advanced knowledge of one or more programming languages. Knowledge of data structures and data science techniques. Ability to plan, create, program, and manage complex statistical computer databases. Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise. Strong analytical communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.

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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
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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