[Hiring] Biostatistician II @Thermo Fisher Scientific

Role Description

Biostatistician I/II

How you will make an impact:

• Function independently as a lead statistician to deliver critical project statistician tasks and responsibilities.
• Conduct statistical analyses, develop table, listing and figure specifications, and review formatted datasets and statistical results.

What you will do:

• Ensure compliance with the activities outlined in the department's SOPs.
• Follow departmental procedures for statistical analyses and programming work.
• Lead a project team, conduct team meetings, maintain project timelines, assess resources needed, provide resources, and prepare the budget.
• Ensure that SOPs are being followed and that appropriate project documentation is ongoing.
• Interact with the sponsor on all aspects of the project.
• Coordinate with programmers and data management personnel regarding database maintenance, updating, and documentation.
• Provide guidance for database structures for analysis.
• Provide sample size calculations and review protocols for completeness, appropriateness of clinical design, and sound statistical analysis.
• Provide randomization schemes and appropriate documentation.
• Develop statistical analysis plans, including table, listing and figure specifications.
• Perform SAS programming to support statistical analyses, including the preparation of analysis-specific datasets and implementation of statistical models.
• Review formatted datasets and statistical results, tables, listings, and figures.
• Review reports and other documents and manuscripts, contributing to the statistical methods section and verifying for completeness and consistency.
• Monitor project budget as it relates to project work scope and communicate proactively with management concerning potential changes in work scope.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working in Biostatistics; previous CRO experience is desirable.
• In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient.

Requirements

• Solid SAS® programming experience (proficient in BASE, STAT, MACRO and GRAPH), with working knowledge of statistical modeling in SAS; knowledge of R would be an advantage.
• Solid understanding of statistical principles and good statistical skills.
• Capable of creating table, listing and figure specifications and providing support in the review of study deliverables.
• Good project management skills as shown through management of multiple studies.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in the English language.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities.
• Capable of promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary and global team setting.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others.

Benefits

• This is a remote/work-from-home position based in the Philippines.
• Flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate collaboration and meetings within a global organization.
• Additional flexibility may be required during the initial onboarding and training period to ensure sufficient overlap with international team members.