• Director of Biostatistics

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Waltham, MA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    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 – To enable 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. As part of our clinical research portfolio, our CorEvitas evidence-based solutions specialize in generating data intelligence and clinical insights needed to bring safe and effective treatments to market. Your objectivity and dedication to patient safety will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

     

    Location/Division Specific Information

     

    \#CorEvitas

    Discover Impactful Work:

    As the Director of Biostatistics, this individual will lead and coordinate efforts within the Biostatistics department, managing client-facing work with strategic and technical expertise. This individual will understand key themes and challenges for observational registries and leverage team strengths to allocate work effectively. This role demands a proven track record in managing technical individuals and overseeing multiple projects, ensuring scientific rigor, innovation, and client satisfaction.

     

    A day in the Life:

    + Develop and align team vision, resources and activities to achieve goals

    + Train and mentor department members, establishing training standards and continuing education

    + Optimize project allocation and facilitate biostatistical growth within the team

    + Drive planning and execution discussion with clients and senior management, anticipating issues

    + Explain highly technical concepts to senior management

    + Implement the vision for future steps within Biostats

    + Gain consensus across functional leads and implement policies and procedures

    + Develop strategies for cross-functionality with other departments

    + Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at client meetings, professional meetings and symposia

    Keys to Success:

    Education

    + Doctorate or Masters’ degree (with appropriate experience), education in Biostatistics, Statistics or Mathematics (or equivalent)

    Experience

    + Minimum 10+ years of experience in a research or medical setting

    + At least 6 years managing biostatisticians, ensuring accuracy and program documentation in a fast-paced environment

    + Minimum 4 years’ management experience, including supervising individuals and critiquing performance

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

    + Knowledge of retrospective and prospective observational study designs and methodology

    + Familiarity with R and Github

    + Experience with longitudinal, observational data

    + Strong communication, staff management, scientific, leadership skills and adherence to ethical practices

    + Able to explain highly technical concepts to senior management

    + Strategic thinking and vision for the next steps within the Biostats team and beyond

    + Clear communication to align team members, resources and activities

    + Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills

    + High level of decorum in handling confidential information

     

    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 Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

     

    Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

     

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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.