Emmes · 4 hours ago
Director, Biostatistics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expEmmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. The Director of Biostatistics will provide leadership and oversight of the Biostatistics Department, ensuring high quality in statistical deliverables and fostering career growth for staff.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Leading operational activities of the Biostatistics Department
Communicating corporate goals to the Biostatistics Department and modeling corporate culture through vision, action, and learning
Identifying and tracking Biostatistics Department Objectives and Key Results
Exhibiting knowledge of advanced biostatistical methodology and industry trends and proactively using this knowledge to identify and implement biostatistical best practices
Keeping abreast of and ensuring compliance with regulatory practices (e.g. FDA, EMA, and ICH guidance and recommendations)
Defining, promoting, and monitoring quality standards for biostatistical deliverables, including creation and maintenance of SOPs
Providing direct supervision of Biostatistician Managers and Senior Biostatistician Managers
Providing support to the Therapeutic and Research Units, Business Development, Proposal, and Pricing Departments to appropriately resource and price new business opportunities for tasks within the scope of the Biostatistics Department
Establishing professional development and technical training standards for the Biostatistics Department and managing the professional development and training budget
Serving as an escalation pathway for staffing misalignment or quality issues within the Biostatistics Department
Assisting the EVP of Statistical and Scientific Innovation with evaluation of M&A targets or potential partnerships and integration of biostatistical staffing
Making staffing assignments that are responsive to project and Therapeutic and Research Unit needs, both temporary and permanent
Overseeing hiring of new Biostatisticians and SAS Programmers
Promoting staff participation and achieving a high degree of engagement across Biostatistics Department
Proactively identifying high-performing Biostatisticians and SAS Programmers and providing them with opportunities for career growth
Ensuring relevant communication flows down to all Biostatistics Department staff to encourage staff engagement
Ensuring frequent, clear and open communication with groups outside the Biostatistics Department
Contributing to analysis and manuscript development of research studies
Providing direct supervision of Biostatistician Managers, Senior Biostatistician Managers, and other senior positions within the Biostatistics Department
Ensuring timely and comprehensive performance evaluations with direct reports, and for all staff within the Biostatistics Department
Establishing and supporting promotional pathways for members of the Biostatistics Department
Providing support to supervisors in Biostatistics Department for handling of performance problems when needed
Reviewing salary and bonus recommendations for members of the Biostatistics Department
Qualification
Required
PhD or MS in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology or related area
Typically has 8 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of management experience, including supervision of Statisticians
Experience in protocol development, statistical analysis, and manuscript writing
Experience with SAS and/or R
Demonstrated leadership and project management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency with statistical methods and applications in clinical research
Strong programming abilities in SAS and/or R
Excellent presentation skills
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clients
Benefits
Flexible Approved Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Work From Home Anywhere in the US
Maternal/Paternal Leave
Casual Dress Code & Work Environment
Company
Emmes
Emmes is a contract research organization that offers clinical research services for public health and biopharmaceutical innovation.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Behrman Capital
2022-06-21Acquired
2019-03-04Private Equity
Leadership Team
Peter Ronco
Chief Executive Officer
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