Senior Biostatistician

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• Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance : PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness : Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development : Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks : Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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BASIC FUNCTION :

The Senior Biostatistician will serve as a cornerstone of the Center for Innovation within the College of Medicine, leading the design, execution, and interpretation of complex statistical analyses that advance biomedical, clinical, and translational research. This on-campus position requires independent research expertise, advanced statistical modeling, and the ability to translate data into impactful insights that inform innovation initiatives, grant applications, peer-reviewed publications, and policy recommendations. The Senior Biostatistician will collaborate across the College of Medicine, providing high-level consultation to faculty, research teams, and leadership, while strengthening the Center’s role as a hub for data-driven discovery and innovation.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY :

May supervise data analysts, statistical programmers, graduate research assistants, and other technical staff. Provides mentorship and training to faculty, staff, and students on biostatistical methods and tools.

NATURE AND SCOPE :

Internal contacts include senior administrators, faculty, research investigators, residents, fellows, students, and staff across the College of Medicine. External contacts include funding agencies, research collaborators, consultants, and peer institutions. The role requires frequent collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams and external partners to ensure statistical rigor and compliance with regulatory standards.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABITIES :

CORE COMPETENCIES :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or a closely related field. Minimum of 5–7 years of postdoctoral or equivalent professional experience in biostatistics within academic, clinical / medical, or research settings. Demonstrated experience serving as principal or lead statistician on funded research projects. Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and successful grant contributions / acquisitions. Leadership experience in supervising analysts, students, or junior staff preferred. Faculty appointment eligibility in the College of Medicine preferred.

Note : This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Pay Range : $88,000-98,000