
Principal Biostatistician - Remote
- Indianapolis, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Can create randomization and kit schedules independently, collaborate with sponsor, randomization and drug supply management teams.
- Can develop SAPs and iSAPs text and shells with no supervision.
- Can review or develop ADAM specifications; can work with programmers and junior statisticians to resolve comments.
- High technical level, Subject Matter Expert in biostatistics; willing to guide others in a variety of biostatistical techniques.
- Has the ability to apply drug development knowledge during production of complex statistical analyses.
- Can perform sample size calculations for a variety of scenarios and study designs. Can provide statistical consulting support to sponsors re study design and sample size calculations.
- Leads complex projects, programs and submissions, manages client meetings, CRMs, collaborates well with regulatory, PMs and sponsor.
- Is familiar with and stays current with the latest industry practices and updated regulatory guidelines.
- Understands the various tools that we work with and able to use them correctly (for SCM: checks in/out; use of external SharePoint).
- Provides support to Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMB) by preparing and presenting output as the unblinded statistician.
- Has high level knowledge of drug development as it pertains to biostatistics.
- Produces and presents external company presentations providing industry visibility for the organization; Continually suggesting solutions to solve issues in tune with organizational direction.
- Write blogs and/or white papers for posting on the company website
- Review or create the statistical section(s) of a Sponsor’s protocol and ensure that the appropriate statistical methods are proposed for the study design and objectives. Provide valuable feedback to the Sponsor on the statistical aspects of the study.
- High proficiency with MS Office applications
- Demonstrate an understanding of project management-related tasks such as timelines, scope and resource requirement estimation/management.
- Prepare and review statistical methods and results sections for the CSR independently in collaboration with in-house medical writers.
- Masters in Biostatistics, Statistics discipline or related field, or related experience, PhD preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Biostatistics, Statistics or similar field required.
- Submission experience (ISS/ISE)
- Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
- Reputation as emerging leader in field with sustained performance and accomplishment.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Hands-on experience with clinical trial and pharmaceutical development preferred.
- Good communication skills and willingness to work with others to clearly understand needs and solve problems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with current ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards preferred.
- Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, and GCP requirements.
- Basic understanding of CROs and scientific & clinical data/terminology, & the drug development process.