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Principal / Senior Principal Biostatistician

Novartis
On-site
East Hanover, NJ
$119,700 - $222,300 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development

Role Summary

Principal or Senior Principal Biostatistician to join a team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences. This onsite role is based in East Hanover, NJ. You will lead the implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study level, and be responsible for all statistical work—scientific and operational—in collaboration with clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all statistical tasks on the assigned trials.
  • Protocol development in alignment with the development plan, developing statistical analysis plan, reporting activities.
  • Contribute to planning and execution of exploratory analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.
  • Initiate, drive and implement novel methods and innovative trial designs in alignment with the Lead Statistician.
  • Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in assigned indications/program with oversight.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g. data management, programming, medical writing) to ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables.
  • Contribute to external engagement with consultants, advisory boards, health authorities, congresses, and scientific meetings.

Qualifications

  • Preferred: PhD with 3+ years’ experience; MS with 7+ years’ experience; Principal / Senior Principal level commensurate with experience.
  • Fluent English (oral and written) - Required.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills - Required.

Skills

  • Statistical modeling and analysis for clinical trials
  • Design and analysis of trial/experimental designs
  • Exploratory analyses and statistical consultation
  • Cross-functional collaboration with data management, programming, and medical writing
  • Communication and presentation of statistical findings