Job description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
In Biostatistics and Programming, we are passionate about data and technical agility to drive enhanced value for our customers and patients. Determined to improve patient health, we provide statistics, programming and clinical pharmacology expertise through global delivery, consistent quality adherence and scientific insight. Through a procedural framework based on robust planning and specifications, we deliver clinical trial planning and development programs, results of a study and lead the regulatory submissions.
The PPD FSP Solution:
PPD's Functional Service Provider division partner with and serve as an extension of our PPD team, supporting our customers key functions. We cover customer needs on every level, allowing them to do more with less, with an uncompromising commitment to quality. We deploy the same top-tier talent in ALL engagement models. Exceptionally trained, rigorously supported and technologically empowered to help customers manage capacity and set programs up for success.
Joining within our PPD FSP functional area, allows you to join the renowned PPD CRO and still gain invaluable client dedicated experience.
Our client conducts and supports research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. Areas of study include HIV/AIDS, Infectious Disease, Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation, and Research Disciplines and Approaches.
Discover Impactful Work:
Functions independently as a lead statistician with minimal oversight to deliver the project statistician tasks/responsibilities, including analysis database creation, statistical analyses, and creation of formatted statistical analysis tables and summaries. Provides mentorship to junior team members.
A day in the Life:
- Ensures compliance with the activities outlined in the department's SOPs. Follows departmental procedures for statistical analyses and programming work.
- Leads a project team. Conducts team meetings, maintains project timelines, assesses resources needed, provides resources, and prepares the budget. Ensures that SOPs are being followed and that appropriate project documentation is ongoing.
- Interacts with the sponsor on all aspects of the project.
- Coordinates with programmers and data management personnel as to database maintenance, updating and documentation. Provides guidance for database structures for analysis.
- Provides sample size calculations and reviews protocols for completeness, appropriateness of clinical design, and sound statistical analysis.
- Provides randomization schemes and appropriate documentation.
- Develops statistical analysis plan, including analysis database and table and listing specifications, and guide others on the team in its implementation.
- Programs/validates statistical tables with an emphasis on efficacy endpoints. Provides proper documentation and oversee the work of others who assist in programming/validating.
- Reviews reports and other documents and manuscripts. Contributes to the statistical methods section and verify for completeness and consistency for report.
- Monitors project budget as it relates to project work scope and communicates proactively with management concerning potential changes in work scope.
- Provides general infrastructure support to the department. Examples could include presentation/ teaching at department, contributing to other general department documents or policies, assisting with newsletters, helping in department libraries, or training of new hires.
Keys to Success:
Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field.
Experience
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’).
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Solid SAS® programming skills (Proficient in BASE, STAT, MACRO and GRAPH) and understanding of database structures
Capable of providing mentorship and promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Solid understanding of statistical principles and good statistical skills
Capable of creating study specifications and providing support in the review of data management documentation
Good project management skills as shown through management of multiple projects
Solid written and verbal communications skills
, including proficiency in the English language
Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
Work Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)
The salary range estimated for this position is $94,000 - $123,000. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
- A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays annually, 8 hours of volunteer time, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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