Lead-Biostatistician

The Lead-Biostatistician provides research expertise to institutional staff or to other researchers as designated by grant relationships in all aspects of conducting statistical analyses for clinical or experimental studies. Mastery of skill and advanced knowledge are applied for completion of projects of major complexity in assigned research areas.

Prefer genuine interest/prior experience in clinical trials and excellent SAS skills. Desirable qualities also include attention to detail, ability to multitask, desire to work within a multidisciplinary team, as well as strong communication and collaboration skills. Hybrid or Remote work may be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently collaborate with faculty/investigators and relevant cross-functional teams for completion of projects of major complexity in assigned research collaboration areas.
• Provide research expertise to researchers as designated by research collaboration areas in all aspects of conducting statistical and/or epidemiology analyses for basic, translational, clinical and/or population sciences studies.
• Participate in study design, design of data collection instruments and database management systems; programming for data preparation and statistical and/or epidemiology analysis using standard statistical and customized analysis packages.
• Perform standard and advanced statistical and/or epidemiology analyses and prepare analysis reports including graphical and table presentations, description of methods used, interpretation of findings, and making valid inferences.
• Assist investigators with manuscript preparation beyond providing analysis reports.
• Engage in training, development, and mentoring of less experienced staff and may supervise less experienced biostatisticians and/or epidemiologists.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology or related field.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's or Master's degree with 8+ years experience in biostatistics, epidemiological consulting, and/or research.
• Experience Exception: PhD with 6+ years experience in biostatistics, epidemiological consulting, and/or research.
• Proven leadership experience as evidenced by successfully leading teams and/or coordinating the activities of others to bring projects to completion as required.
• Proven experience in independently leading collaborative research projects as a lead biostatistician and/or epidemiologist.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $114,400 - $216,320 per year for the role of Lead-Biostatistician.

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