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Biostatistician & Director
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University of Washington .
Job Description As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem‑solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
About The Role The Department of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Biostatistician to join our team and serve as the Director of a new departmental Analytical Core.
The role of the Biostatistician and Director is to provide complex and critical consulting, leadership, statistical expertise, data analysis, and data interpretation services to advance and support the research community within the department and the university.
The Biostatistician will design and shape key processes and procedures in the Data Analytics Core, manage multiple overlapping projects, and communicate effectively with staff and faculty.
Fluency with statistical/programming software is essential, and the incumbent will eventually recruit and onboard additional analysts and lead project management across the team.
Duties And Responsibilities Analytical = 75%
Research and determine appropriate methodological procedures for a range of statistical analyses, including biostatistics and bioinformatics.
Perform multivariable statistical analyses using advanced analytic approaches.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams from inception to publication, performing feasibility assessments, developing objectives, calculating sample size and power, generating randomization schemas, and writing statistical sections of protocols and manuscripts.
Develop knowledge and skills in established and emerging analytical techniques.
Data Analytic Core Management = 25%
Direct day‑to‑day operations of the Data Analytic Core, including triaging requests and overall project management.
Recruit, onboard, assign, and offboard a team of data analysts.
Advertise and promote the Core to faculty and trainees, and provide consultation for new analytic requests.
Work collaboratively across the Department and the School of Medicine to build a data analytic network.
Partner with the Senior Director of Operations and the CFO to ensure projects are appropriately charged and that a financial sustainability plan is in place.
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or a related field and at least 2 years of related experience with progressive responsibility at a diverse, complex, multi‑faced organization.
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Advanced knowledge with SAS, R, Python, STATA, or other coding languages and programming software.
Experience with federal grant submissions, including proposals to the NIH and DOD.
Strong analytical communication, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent time‑management skills and ability to prioritize projects.
Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work.
Desired Qualifications
7 years of related experience.
Previous experience in a consultant‑based model/shared service, research setting and/or medical setting.
WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
In a deadline‑driven environment, occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $150,000.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $185,904.00 annual
Benefits information:
https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Term: Regular (full‑time, 100% FTE) Union: UAW Research
Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206‑543‑6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past employment, as required under Washington state law.
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Biostatistician & Director
role at
University of Washington .
Job Description As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem‑solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
About The Role The Department of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Biostatistician to join our team and serve as the Director of a new departmental Analytical Core.
The role of the Biostatistician and Director is to provide complex and critical consulting, leadership, statistical expertise, data analysis, and data interpretation services to advance and support the research community within the department and the university.
The Biostatistician will design and shape key processes and procedures in the Data Analytics Core, manage multiple overlapping projects, and communicate effectively with staff and faculty.
Fluency with statistical/programming software is essential, and the incumbent will eventually recruit and onboard additional analysts and lead project management across the team.
Duties And Responsibilities Analytical = 75%
Research and determine appropriate methodological procedures for a range of statistical analyses, including biostatistics and bioinformatics.
Perform multivariable statistical analyses using advanced analytic approaches.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams from inception to publication, performing feasibility assessments, developing objectives, calculating sample size and power, generating randomization schemas, and writing statistical sections of protocols and manuscripts.
Develop knowledge and skills in established and emerging analytical techniques.
Data Analytic Core Management = 25%
Direct day‑to‑day operations of the Data Analytic Core, including triaging requests and overall project management.
Recruit, onboard, assign, and offboard a team of data analysts.
Advertise and promote the Core to faculty and trainees, and provide consultation for new analytic requests.
Work collaboratively across the Department and the School of Medicine to build a data analytic network.
Partner with the Senior Director of Operations and the CFO to ensure projects are appropriately charged and that a financial sustainability plan is in place.
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or a related field and at least 2 years of related experience with progressive responsibility at a diverse, complex, multi‑faced organization.
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Advanced knowledge with SAS, R, Python, STATA, or other coding languages and programming software.
Experience with federal grant submissions, including proposals to the NIH and DOD.
Strong analytical communication, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent time‑management skills and ability to prioritize projects.
Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work.
Desired Qualifications
7 years of related experience.
Previous experience in a consultant‑based model/shared service, research setting and/or medical setting.
WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
In a deadline‑driven environment, occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $150,000.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $185,904.00 annual
Benefits information:
https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Term: Regular (full‑time, 100% FTE) Union: UAW Research
Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206‑543‑6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past employment, as required under Washington state law.
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