Biostatistics Specialist

Role Overview

FHI 360 (formerly Family Health International) is seeking a Biostatistics Specialist to provide high-quality statistical support for research studies. The specialist will work under general guidance to manage complex workflows, providing intermediate-level statistical analysis and ensuring the accuracy of statistical reports and manuscripts. The specialist may act as a lead statistician on specific projects, overseeing the accurate and timely delivery of statistical services.

Accountabilities

• Use specification documents to write statistical analysis programs using SAS or other statistical software to generate or validate analysis data sets and tables, figures, listings (TFL) for statistical reports.
• Investigate sources of discrepancies in data or program code as a validator and review completed TFL for accuracy, including textual material (titles, headings, footnotes, etc.).
• Write and maintain accurate program documentation and generate TFL shells from existing macros or other sources.
• Develop analysis data set and TFL specifications by modifying existing specs from similar studies or developing from data collection forms.
• Carry out intermediate-level statistical analysis and assess the validity of analysis assumptions.
• Help draft statistical sections of study reports and review manuscripts for accuracy of reporting and inference.
• Work independently on unblinded interim analyses.
• As lead statistician, manage the accurate and timely delivery of statistical services.

Problem Solving & Impact

• Transforms broadly described concepts into detailed and accurate operational instructions.
• Uses logic and understanding of scientific reporting to make appropriate decisions regarding data handling.
• Works on problems requiring analysis and interpretation of data.
• Translates previously learned skills to new context with minimal direction.

Supervision Given/Received

• Reports to a more senior statistician and/or supervisor on variances and status.
• Works under very general guidance from manager or more senior statisticians.
• With minimal supervision, manages a moderate to high volume workflow.
• Responds to most inquiries independently and follows up on requests efficiently.
• As lead statistician, may review the work of junior staff on specific tasks but does not have general supervisory responsibilities.

Required Applied Knowledge & Skills

• Solid working knowledge of intermediate statistical methods for observational and randomized studies.
• Intermediate knowledge of statistical software packages, particularly SAS/BASE, macro, and data-step programming.
• Solid understanding of scientific and ethics principles in research study design and research analysis, including principles of randomization.
• Solid understanding of special requirements pertaining to unblinded interim analysis.
• Working knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements pertaining to statistical analysis and analysis programming.
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters’ degree (or international equivalent) in statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics or similar curriculum.
• Typically requires 5-8 years’ relevant work experience in statistical analysis of research studies.
• Demonstrated growth in the application of basic skills (e.g. planning and conducting analysis).
• Demonstrated skills in multiple statistical areas.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written English.
• Experience in statistical aspects of study design.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the FHI 360 careers portal at the following link: FHI 360 Application Link