Principal Biostatistician

Job title:

Principal Biostatistician

Company

MSD

Job description

Job DescriptionIn BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our company’s renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with other subject matter experts, apply state-of-the art scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global human health.Responsibilities:Serves as a statistical lead in project teams.Develops, coordinates, and provides biostatistical leadership and support for related drug/vaccine projects in Late Development Statistics.Interacts with Clinical, Regulatory, Statistical Programming, Data Management, and our company’s Research Laboratories Scientists in designing and analyzing clinical trials, and in coordinating the statistical activities for clinical drug/vaccine projects.May interact with Academic Research Organization (ARO), Contract Research Organization (CRO) and external statistical consultants.The incumbent may initially work in a specific disease area.Primary activities:Serves as statistical representative and lead in the cross-functional teams for the strategic planning and execution for product developmentIs involved in clinical development planning to ensure that study designs are consistent with program objectives and meet worldwide regulatory and marketing needs.Independently identifies and anticipates technical or other potential problems arising in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical trials, proposes solutions and carries them out.Develops individual protocols and data analysis plans and independently determines appropriate statistical methodology for analysis.Participates in database design meetings to ensure that the data evaluated are in high quality and satisfy analysis requirements.May lead a team of statisticians and statistical programming staff to ensure that all programs meet analysis requirements, internal standard operating procedures, and external regulatory requirementsEvaluates appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and ascertains needs for potential program development of novel statistical methodology.Analyzes data and interprets results from clinical trials to meet objectives of the study protocol. Independently applies and implements basic and complex statistical techniques to these analyses.Prepares oral and written reports to effectively communicate results of clinical trials to the project team, our company’s Management, regulatory agencies, or individual investigators.Provides responses to queries relating to study design, analysis, and interpretation posed by the clinical monitors, regulatory agencies, and/or investigators.May represent biostatistics in regulatory interactions including presentation at advisory committee meetingsIs responsible for planning and ensuring the accuracy of Statistical Review Aids submitted to regulatory agencies.Participates with management in discussions with corresponding scientific personnel at regulatory agencies and with investigators concerning proposed or ongoing studies.Involved in research activities for innovative statistical methods and applications in clinical trial development.Mentors and guides junior staff in functional activities.Education & SkillsEducation and Minimum Requirement:PhD or equivalent degree in statistics/biostatistics or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years relevant work experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 9 years relevant work experience.Required Skills and Experience:Solid knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies and experimental design.Strong project management skills.Solid knowledge of statistical and data processing software e.g. SAS and/or R.Good understanding of worldwide regulatory requirements and clinical trial expertise from phase II to V.Strong oral and written communication skills. Able to function effectively in a team environment.Demonstrate strong interest in statistical research activities and in application of novel methods to clinical trial development.Must also demonstrate the ability to learn, be proactive and motivated, and consistently focus on details and execution.Preferred Skills and Experience:Publications in peer reviewed statistical/medical journals.An understanding of biology of disease and drug discovery and development.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.BARDS2020#eligibleforERP#DATA2020Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applyUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.U.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.Expected salary range: $164,800.00 – $259,400.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed .Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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Location

Gwynedd, PA – Wales

Job date

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:47:19 GMT

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