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Parexel

Principal Biostatistician

Parexel, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Parexel is hiring a Principal Biostatistician to work remotely. The Principal Biostatistician works independently on all level complexity clinical trial projects, often with major regulatory impact. The person will be recognized internally and externally as a statistical expert.

Location United States - Remote

Key Accountabilities Operational Execution

Provide broad statistical support, including trial design, protocol and CRF development on specific studies

Lead production and quality control of randomization, analysis plans, statistical reports, statistical sections of integrated clinical reports and other process supporting documents

Perform sample-size calculations, generate randomization lists and write statistical methodology sections for inclusion in study protocols

Provide statistical input into Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) activities, including development of DMC charters and analysis plans

Provide a supporting role as a non-voting independent statistician providing data and analysis for DMC review

Business Development

Support of Business Development, by actively contributing to study design considerations in internal and client meetings, providing and discussing sample size scenarios, support of budget and proposal development, attending and preparing bid defense meetings

General Activities

Understand regulatory requirements related to the specific therapeutic areas and the implications for statistical processing and analysis

Understand, apply and provide training in extremely advanced and sometimes novel statistical methods

Contribute to the development and delivery of internal and external statistical training seminars and courses

Review position papers based on current good statistical practice

Interact with clients and regulatory authorities

Review publications and clinical study reports

Travel to, attend, and actively contribute to all kind of client meetings as appropriate (e.g. discussing analysis concepts, presenting and discussing study results)

Additional responsibilities as defined by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Good analytical skills

Good project management skills

Professional attitude

Attention to detail

Thorough understanding of statistical issues in clinical trials

Ability to clearly describe advanced statistical techniques and interpret results

Familiarity with regulatory/research guidelines on drug development, GCP, and statistical principles (especially ICH guidelines)

Prior experience with SAS programming required

Ability to work independently

Good mentoring/leadership skills

Good business awareness/ business development

Knowledge and Experience

PhD or MS in Statistics or related discipline with substantial experience

The knowledge of pharmacokinetic data is an advantage

Competent in written and oral English in addition to local language

Education

PhD in Statistics or related discipline, MS in Statistics or related discipline

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EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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