Job Description

This position will act as the lead statistician for multiple projects with any level of complexity and will be the primary contact with the sponsor for all biostatistics related activities on assigned projects. Serves as an enterprise resource for complex statistical questions, study design considerations, and protocol development.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Writes and reviews statistical analysis plans (SAPs) based on the protocol, including development of well-presented mock-up displays for tables, listings, and figures. Creates or reviews programming specifications for analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures, and presentations. Suggests enhancements to the protocol as needed. Conducts and participates in review and quality control of project deliverables, ensuring that output meets expectations and is consistent with analysis described in SAP. Presents analyses to internal and external stakeholders. Conducts literature reviews related to analyses. Prepares manuscripts for publication and manages publication submission process. Serves as a SME in methods development for the team. Mentors and advises junior research statisticians. Discusses time estimates for completion of study-related activities with stakeholders and management and proactively communicates to management any difficulties with meeting these timelines. Monitors progress on study activities against agreed upon milestones and ensures the study timelines for project deliverables are met. Identifies out of scope tasks and escalates to management. Participates in project teams, interfacing as necessary with other departmental project team representatives. Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required Master's degree in analytics, health services research, epidemiology, or biostatistics with 3 years of Statistical Analysis - OR - Bachelor's degree in analytics, health services research, epidemiology, or biostatistics with 6 years of Statistical Analysis - OR - Doctorate in analytics, health services research, epidemiology, statistics, or biostatistics. LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS Required None Preferred None

SKILLS

Advanced knowledge of SAS, R, or Stata. Builds strong relationship with peers and cross-functional collaborators to achieve high performance. Ability to apply knowledge of advanced statistical design, analysis, and programming techniques utilized in clinical research and to effectively communicate statistical concepts. High degree of technical competence and effective communication skills, both oral and written. Language (Other than English): None Travel Requirement: 0%-25% PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type: Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly: Frequently Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: Occasionally Works primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees): Never Physical work site required: Yes Lifting: up to 10 pounds - Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds - Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds - Occasionally #J-18808-Ljbffr Highmark Health

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