Principal Biostatistican

Job description

**Summary Of Responsibilities** - Lead complex studies such as NDA submissions or complex, multi-protocol programs, potentially coordinating activities across multiple locations, providing statistical oversight, and attending relevant project meetings. - Perform project management activities for identified projects including resource planning, timelines, and milestone management. - Serve as DMC Support Statistician, developing DMC Charters and attending DMC Meetings, under direction of Statistical Consultants. - Lead the development of complex Statistical Analysis Plans, perform senior review of statistical analysis plans developed by other statisticians. - Perform complex statistical analyses, quality check statistical analyses developed by other statisticians. - Conduct overall statistical review of TFLs for complex studies prior to client delivery. - Review CRF and other study specific specifications and plans. - Perform complex sample size calculations under the supervision of more senior statistical staff. - Develop the statistical sections of the protocol for complex studies under the supervision of a statistical consultant. - Provide statistic input and review of the CSR for complex studies. - Preparation and review of randomization specifications and generation of randomization schedules. - Provide mentoring and training to less experienced staff; provide direction and review work of departmental employees to ensure accuracy and adherence to pertinent departmental policies, practices, and procedures. - Present and share knowledge at monthly seminars and/or team meetings and at external scientific meetings and conferences. - Attend bid defense meetings for complex studies such as NDA submissions or complex, multiprotocol programs in order to win new business. - Act as Subject Matter Expert and develop or review procedural documents, or work on new initiatives. - Represent the department during audits. - All other duties as needed or assigned. **Qualifications (Minimum Required)** - Master’s degree. - Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements. **Experience (Minimum Required)** - 8+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education or experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job. - Ability to program in one or more statistical software packages (SAS®) used to conduct statistical analyses. - SAS proficiency including use of a variety of statistical procedures e.g., non-parametric analysis, linear and non-linear models, categorical data, and survival analysis. - Proven ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts. - A good knowledge of the overall clinical trial process and of its application within Fortrea Clinical Development. - Competence in the preparation of Statistical Analysis Plans, analysis, reporting, etc. across a variety of trials. **Preferred Qualifications Include** - Master’s degree, equivalent, or higher in Biostatistics or related field. **Physical Demands/Work Environment** - Office or home-based environment, as requested by the line manager. - Travel Requirements: % of time: Approximately 5%. % of the above that requires overnight stay: Approximately up to 100%. Travel is primarily to where: Client meetings and trainings. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.