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Principal Statistician Oncology with Submission Experience

Syneos Health senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking a Principal Statistician Oncology with Submission Experience to join our Clinical Solutions team. As a Principal Statistician, you will serve as a statistical department resource, mentor biostatisticians, and oversee or develop training plans or materials for Biostatistics associates.

Responsibilities:

  • Directs the activities of other biostatistics personnel on assigned projects to ensure timely completion of high-quality work
  • Provides independent review of project work produced by other biostatisticians in the department
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), including development of well-presented mock-up displays for tables, listings, and figures
  • Collaborates with sponsor, if required
  • Creates or reviews programming specifications for analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures
  • Reviews SAS/R annotated case report forms (CRFs), database design, and other study documentation to ensure protocol criteria are met
  • Implements company objectives and creates alternative solutions to address business and operational challenges
  • Interfaces with other departmental project team representatives as biostatistics representative on project teams
  • Conducts and participates in verification and quality control of project deliverables
  • May lead complex or multiple projects (e.g., submissions, integrated analyses) and attend regulatory agency meetings or respond to questions
  • Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects, sets goals based on priorities from management, and proactively communicates to biostatistics management any difficulties with meeting these timelines
  • Monitors progress on study activities against agreed-upon milestones and ensures the study timelines for project deliverables are met
  • Provides statistical programming support as needed
  • Participates in Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) and/or Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) activities, including charter development and serving as an independent non-voting biostatistician
  • Maintains well-organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation and verification/quality control documents and programs
  • Displays willingness to work with others and assists with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business
  • Supports business development activities by contributing to proposals, budgets, and attending sponsor bid defense meetings

Qualification Requirements:

  • Graduate degree in biostatistics or related discipline
  • Extensive experience in clinical trials or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in programming
  • Ability to apply extensive knowledge of statistical design, analysis, relevant regulatory guidelines, and programming techniques utilized in clinical research
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Benefits:

  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Supportive and engaged line management
  • Technical and therapeutic area training
  • Peer recognition and total rewards program
  • Inclusive culture

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • regulatory submissions
  • Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB)
  • Data Monitoring Committee (DMC)
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