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Senior Biostatistician

US Remote

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

Leads collaborations with clinical investigators to determine study design, contributes to protocol development, authors statistical analysis plans, performs statistical analysis, makes statistical inference and writes and presents reports summarizing findings including publications in peer reviewed journals. Manages statistical activities for a clinical study or platform of clinical studies.

• Provides sound strategic, scientific and statistical input to support client's research projects.
• Serves as the lead Biostatistician on one or more study projects.
• May supervise Biostatisticians, Associate Biostatisticians and SAS programmers (all levels) and direct their work on clinical research studies.
• Leads the project team's development of study analysis plans and statistical programs to perform analyses and display study data.
• Keeps abreast with current statistical and medical literature to ensure that sound methodologies are adopted.
• Fosters innovation in Biostatistics that will continuously enhance current statistical knowledge and practices.
• Ensures the scientific integrity of the research project and the accuracy of the reported results.
• Performs sample size calculation and provides leadership in the statistical design of research projects.
• Reviews protocols and case report forms to ensure that protocol objectives are met, and standards are maintained.
• Develops study assignment allocation schemas along with appropriate documentation.
• Leads the development of the methods and results sections of clinical study reports and scientific publications.
• Represents EMMES on behalf of clients at regulatory meetings.
• Participate in the development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• PhD Biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology or related field required
• 4-6 years of related experience is expected but not required for the position.
• 1-3 years Demonstrated proficiency with statistical methods and applications in clinical research required.
• 1-3 years Strong programming skills in SAS and/or R required.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our  Emmes Cares  community engagement program.   We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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