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Biostatistics Team Leader (remote)Wilmington, North Carolina, United States at https://ppdi.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/4086/other-jobs-matching/location-onlyNewBiostatistics at http://ppdi.referrals.selectminds.com/landingpages/biostatistics-opportunities-at-ppd-97 hours agoPost Date7Total ViewsPPDHPLI-KF1Great opportunity to gain additional management experience and join our fantastic biostatistics team!This is a lead position contributing to governing functions of the Biostatistics and Statistical Programming staff within the Department of Biostatistics. Manages project timelines, budgets, and resources. Effectively assigns and communicates priorities and work direction to ensure completion of assigned tasks on time and within budget.Oversees the statistical aspects of clinical trials from design through analysis and reporting. Acts as the lead statistician on multiple projects. Represents the Biostatistics department within the company and with interactions with client companies and regulatory agencies, as required. Involved with hiring, training and mentoring staff.Education and Experience:
MS/MA degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field
5 years experience required (including experience mentoring personnel and coordinating the work of project teams)
Must have experience serving as a lead biostatistician on multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead the biostatistics elements of multiple clinical projects simultaneously
Or Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of statistical principles underlying clinical trials and strong statistical skills
SAS programming skills and familiarity of other statistical packages and understanding of database structures
Good organizational skills across individual projects, managing own and team work loads
Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
Basic knowledge of statistical principles applied to the design and analysis of clinical trials
Ability to interpret and contribute to company policies
Excellent problem solving skills
Evidence of supervisory/mentoring skills as shown by leadership of projects and team members
Working Conditions:Work is performed in an office and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Occasional drives to site locations, frequent domestic travel and rare international travel.Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.Physical Demands:Frequently vertical and /or stationary for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequent mobility required. Frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Ability to communicate moderately complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Ability to apply basic principles to solve conceptual issues. Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. Regular and consistent attendance.Additional Information
Requisition ID: 161617
