FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Statistical Project Manager/Lead Statistician
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The Statistical Project Manager/Lead Statistician will serve as lead statistician and statistical project manager on a variety of clinical trials and biomedical studies.
Statistical Lead:
- Contribute to study design and implementation (e.g. sample size calculations; protocol review; randomization plans) for new studies
- Write statistical analysis plans (SAPs)
- Review table/listing/figure (TLF) shells prepared by junior staff
- Write or review analysis data set and TLF specifications
- Conduct statistical analysis at an intermediate or advanced level; write SAS programs to create or verify key analysis data sets and TLFs
- Prepare or review TLFs created in SAS
- Write text report to accompany TLFs
- Contribute to and review clinical study reports (CSRs) and manuscripts submitted for publication
- Ensure proper analysis documentation.
- Actively participate on study team.
Statistical Manager:
- Coordinate the provision of statistical services for multiple studies and proposals.
- Manage BIOS-related aspects of study timelines, resource requirements, and budgets, working with Director/Associate Directors to ensure the successful and timely completion of required tasks
- Oversee the work of more junior statistical staff assisting on projects
- Interact with external clients and FHI 360 clinical researchers
- May supervise one or two junior-level statisticians
- May contribute to the development of departmental systems to ensure timely and cost-effective provision of high-quality statistical services.
Qualifications:
- Masters’ degree in relevant field, with 7-9 years’ experience in statistical analysis of clinical or biomedical studies or PhD/DrPH degree in relevant field with 5-7 years’ experience in statistical analysis of clinical or biomedical studies
- Experience managing or coordinating the provision of statistical services
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Solid understanding of statistical aspects as well as scientific and ethical principles in biomedical research study design and implementation
- Ability to interact successfully with external clients and FHI 360 research staff at all levels
- Ability to independently manage high volume work load
- Experience working on clinical or biomedical studies conducted in developing countries or other resource-constrained settings is a plus.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
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