Senior Manager, Statistics - Statistical Innovation
- North Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Actively supports in the evaluation, introduction, development and education of novel statistical and/or machine learning/deep learning approaches.
- Demonstrates extensive competence in investigating/evaluating complex innovative designs and analysis options using scientific computing, modeling and simulations.
- Demonstrates extended understanding and actively seeks to acquire new knowledge in advanced and emerging statistical methods (e.g. Adaptive designs, Bayesian methods, synthetic control, predictive modeling etc.).
- Applies imagination. Creates, invents, and implements new or better approaches, alternatives, and breakthrough ideas in modeling and simulations.
- Demonstrates ability to apply statistical knowledge to solve real-world problems. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate alternative statistical and machine learning approaches.
- Shows proficiency in development, implementation, and rollout of statistical and deep learning tools and techniques (e.g. using R, R-shiny, Python, Julia, etc.) to operationalize key innovative methodologies.
- Builds and maintains external reputation and influences industry with presentations, attending industry meetings, or authoring articles for peer-reviewed publications.
- Job level will be commensurate with experience
- PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics or a highly related field.
- Senior Research Statistician: PhD with no experience required
- Manager: PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience
- Senior Manager: PhD and 4+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in pharmaceutical development and applied statistics/statistical consulting preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling and methodology and good understanding of drug development process.
- Demonstrated experience in advanced statistical computing & simulation skills. Proven expertise in standard (e.g. SAS, R) and specialized statistical software (e.g., FACTS, EAST, etc.) is preferred.
- Proven ability to collaborate and consult with discipline experts and leaders within and across function.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
- Passionate about statistical innovation and always think out of the box and is never satisfied with status quo
- Builds strong relationships with peers and partners to enable higher performance
- Participates in creating a learning environment, opens to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
- Embraces the ideas of others, support innovation and help implementing innovation to reality