Research Biostatistician
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) is designed to provide infrastructure support to the investigative community, leading to a more effective and robust clinical research enterprise at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and across Mass General Brigham. This position involves project management for the statistical analyses and programming of clinical trials from small investigator-initiated studies to large scale international clinical trials. For the projects in which the successful candidate participates, the person will become an integral part of the research team from research development to protocol design to pre-designed statistical plan to analyses to manuscript preparation. Qualified candidates will have advanced formal training in statistics or biostatistics including design and analysis of observational and experimental studies, and strong statistical computing skills. The incumbent will work in collaboration with various clinical and research groups within Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Mass General Brigham to develop statistical analyses for investigational protocols. The highly-qualified Biostatistician will support clinical investigation including design and analysis of clinical studies, estimate sample size and power, interpret results and write statistical sections of papers and grants collaboration with investigators affiliated with Harvard Medical School, grant and protocol development and review, and teaching and mentoring of junior investigators. Qualifications Principle Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Work with investigators and other research personnel independently or with minimal supervision. Possess a solid understanding of the purpose, objectives and goals of each trial. 2. Collaborate with investigators to develop and perform statistical analyses (including planning, programming, analysis, interpretation and writing of results) for investigational protocols, subgroup and post-hoc projects and registry databases ending with preparation of manuscripts, abstracts and presentations at scientific meetings. 3. Informal teaching and clear communication with investigators regarding project statistics. 4. Design studies, perform power analysis and sample size justification. 5. Ability to independently derive clinical trial databases and perform validation analyses of ongoing clinical trials. 6. Contribute statistical sections and statistical guidance for grants and protocols. Determine and/or verify correct statistical testing to be performed in each analysis request. 7. Analyze data and write results. Rearranges data in a format that allows for accurate use as well as possible integration and pooling across trials. 8. Write methods sections 9. Meet deadlines. 10. Assure the maintenance of an up-to-date electronic archive recording data requests, statistical analyses, results, and data transmissions performed. 11. Administrative tasks such as tracking hours for projects. 12. Participate and contribute at research meetings. 13. Maintain department service standards as outlined in the BWH Code of Conduct 14. Other duties as requested by the OCR/CCI Operations Director. These may include web page development, utility programs, documentation, and/or teaching. Education Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Licenses and Credentials Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 221 Longwood Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $75,275.20 - $109,553.60/Annual Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. 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