[Hiring] Sr. Biostatistician @Pulse Biosciences
Role Description As a key member of the Clinical Affairs department, the Sr. Biostatistician provides advanced statistical expertise to support the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical studies, ranging from early pre-market to post-market evidence generation. The Sr. Biostatistician is the statistical subject matter expert working in cross-functional teams, managing roadmaps and priorities to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of results. To Make an Impact, You Will:
- Develop statistical methodologies, protocols, and sample size calculations for pre-market and post-market clinical studies.
- Plan methods to collect data and develop or review case report forms to ensure compatibility with plan design.
- Evaluate reliability and validity of source information, apply weightings to raw data, and organize results in form appropriate to software requirements.
- Design clinical trials, analyze study data to validate device safety and efficacy, and create Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).
- Perform advanced statistical analyses using appropriate methodologies.
- Interpret results and provide strategic insights.
- Review clinical literature and analyze Real-World Evidence (RWE) to set performance goals.
- Write reports summarizing trial outcome statistics, indicating sources of data and limits on reliability and usability, for in-house, regulatory and publication target audiences.
- Prepare statistical reports for regulatory submissions (FDA, CE Mark, other regulatory authorities like TUV) and address regulatory inquiries.
- Perform analysis and generate visual/tabular data for scientific presentations and publications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members (clinical affairs, data management, pre-clinical and R&D engineers) to define endpoints, analyze safety reporting, and prepare for submissions to ensure data integrity and accurate analyses.
- Develop statistical tables and data summaries as needed.
- Review project database structures, edit checks and data management coding conventions.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and guidelines.
- May attend relevant scientific and/or medical meetings.
- Support publication of study findings.
Qualifications
- PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics or related experience required.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in medical device or pharmaceutical clinical trials.
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial design and statistical methodologies.
- Experience and understanding of regulatory guidelines, submissions and documentation.
- In-depth knowledge of study designs, and statistical analysis applications in one or more therapeutic areas.
- Must have advanced data processing and/or computer programming skills.
- Advanced knowledge of statistical techniques, terms, methodologies and application software.
- Working knowledge of FDA data reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g., SAS or Python).
- Proven expertise in advanced and complex statistical methodologies, including experience with adaptive designs or Bayesian methods.
- Proficient knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work conscientiously and with minimal direction, using good judgement, taking initiative to accomplish short and long-range projects, and recommend actions with minimal direction.
- Ability to work as a team member, multi-task and be very flexible to adapt to the ever-changing work priorities and requirements of a dynamic, fast-growing company.
- Ability to lift 10-15 pounds.
Benefits
- A variety of health insurance plans and supplemental insurance options.
- 401k retirement savings plan.
- Stock options awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to share in our success.
- Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, flexible work schedule and wellness program, including onsite gym and mindfulness classes.
- A commitment to providing a respectful work environment to our diverse workforce.