Principal Biostatistician at PRA Health Sciences

Principal Biostatistician

Responsibilities:  

• Serves as the lead biostatistician on programs of studies or submissions, or on simple to complex individual studies.
• Serves as an independent reporting statistician on data monitoring committees.
• Develops statistical analysis plans and reporting specifications for simple to complex clinical studies.
• Reviews statistical analyses of other statisticians and interprets results from simple to complex clinical studies.
• Performs senior review of TFLs and statistical analysis plans.
• Provides significant input in the development and review of CRFs, edit specifications, and critical variable lists.
• Performs lead review of TFLs and derived datasets for clinical studies.
• Contributes to clinical study protocols and clinical study reports.
• Reviews simple to complex randomization specifications and dummy randomization schemes.
• Trains and mentors new or junior statisticians on statistical methods and PRA procedures.
• Provides statistical training at monthly seminars.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in statistics or biostatistics required. PhD preferred. 
• Experience within Gastroenterology studies would be advantageous
• Extensive biostatistical experience desired within a CRO/Pharmaceutical setting
• Exhibits expertise in multiple statistical areas, the drug development process, SAS procedures, and good programming practices.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical trials.
• Displays excellent communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability.

PRA is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to providing opportunities to minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.