Head Of Biostatistics

Luminary Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Head of Biostatistics at Luminary Group is a leadership role focused on managing a team of biostatisticians and providing statistical expertise in the analysis of real-world evidence (RWE) data. This position is critical in ensuring the quality and integrity of statistical analyses while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet study objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of biostatisticians, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement statistical strategies and methodologies for analyzing complex RWE datasets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand study objectives and design appropriate statistical analyses.
• Perform statistical analyses, including descriptive, inferential, and predictive modeling, on real-world data.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and compliance of statistical analyses and results.
• Develop and maintain statistical software and tools for efficient data analysis and reporting.
• Communicate statistical findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in biostatistics and real-world evidence.
• Provide statistical expertise and support in regulatory interactions and submissions.
• Contribute to the development and review of study protocols and statistical analysis plans.

Requirements

• PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in biostatistics, with a focus on real-world evidence (RWE) and the healthcare industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a proven track record of leading a biostatistics team.
• Expertise in statistical methodologies and modeling techniques, including survival analysis, regression, and Bayesian methods.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software, such as SAS, R, or Python.
• Experience with real-world data sources and healthcare databases.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and guidelines related to biostatistics in the healthcare industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to provide innovative statistical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals and active participation in relevant scientific communities is desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals and active participation in relevant scientific communities.