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Job TitleLead Biostatistician - Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentHVTI Research and Registries-Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute

                      

Job CodeT33043

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      

As Lead Biostatistician, you will collaborate with fellow Statisticians, Project Management, external sponsors and physicians to accomplish research objectives related to FDA drug approval and clinical trials. You will oversee the maintenance of computerized databases used for internally and externally funded research, ultimately helping fulfill the unmet needs of patients all over the world. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.  

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Provide statistical expertise to other Biostatisticians, including the appropriate methods for study design, sample size, estimation and development of instruments for data collection, randomization procedures and appropriate statistical analysis, model building techniques, graphical techniques and appropriate references for data. Provide feedback on daily activities of the project team members and to Team Leads on issues, concerns and outcomes of project deliverables, as needed. Track project team progress and adherence to deadlines. Review and provide feedback on the design and conduct of randomized and non-randomized clinical trials or retrospective studies. Develop areas of special interest, pursue independent topics for presentation or publications, and apply innovative statistical analyses to specific research projects for which standard methods of analysis are not appropriate. Develop and implement tools necessary to address statistical needs not readily available in software packages. Develop and present short courses to both experienced Biostatisticians and less experienced personnel, both internal and external to CC. Consult with investigators on methods and procedures for implementing studies and clinical trials. Coordinate efforts, logistics and development of protocol. Monitor data collection to assure quality and compliance. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Statistical Analysis System (SAS) experience Master’s Degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or a related field Six years of relevant statistical experience in a medical environment Expertise in Standard Statistical Software and Database Management Packages 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

R Programming Language experienceClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC)PhD Candidate Clinical trials, FDA regulation, design, sample sizing and power calculations experience 

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Physical Requirements:

Working in a stationary position for extended periodsOperating a computer and other office equipmentTraveling throughout the hospital systemAbility to communicate and exchange accurate information

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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