Senior Biostatistician Manager

Accountabilities:

• Lead a team of Biostatistician Managers and oversee statistical deliverables across a broad research area.
• Serve as a primary statistical contact for clients on large projects, building collaborative relationships with sponsors and project teams.
• Manage statistical resources, including budgets and personnel, to ensure appropriate staffing and timely completion of project activities.
• Develop the strategic vision and priorities for the biostatistics department in partnership with senior leadership.
• Act as an internal point of contact for corporate and senior project staff regarding statistical activities, staffing, budgets, and operational planning.
• Participate in recruitment activities, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions for statistical staff.
• Provide expert statistical consultation across clinical research projects and advise teams on complex methodological and operational questions.
• Supervise and mentor senior statistical professionals, supporting their career development, technical growth, and leadership capabilities.
• Represent the organization in sponsor, regulatory, investigator, and safety review meetings, including Data and Safety Monitoring Board meetings.
• Establish statistical budgets for new project opportunities and support resource planning.
• Identify statistical and operational challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and drive effective resolution.
• Prepare, review, and approve clinical project materials requiring statistical input, ensuring scientific validity, feasibility, and quality.
• Review processes, schedules, checklists, and SOP-driven activities to promote efficient and consistent statistical delivery.
• Participate in corporate and project-level quality assurance activities, particularly those involving statistical work.
• Ensure project staff receive appropriate training and mentoring, while providing supervision and performance feedback.
• Provide regular project updates to the Director of Biostatistics and ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.

Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience with a PhD or 10+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical research teams and supervising senior-level statistical professionals.
• Strong expertise in modern data manipulation techniques and advanced statistical analysis.
• Proven ability to lead clinical research teams effectively and manage complex statistical programs.
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, organization, decision-making, time management, negotiation, mentoring, and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects independently while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality standards.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable approach to work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work from anywhere in the United States.
• Flexible approved time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Maternal and paternal leave.
• Casual dress code and work environment.
• Competitive benefits package focused on employee health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to contribute to public health initiatives and meaningful clinical research.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities through an employee-focused community program.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and career growth.
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