BIOSTATISTICIAN LEAD
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$74k–$120k/yrFull-time
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Directs the biostatistical team
- Mentors junior staff
- Leads grant and publication efforts
- Ensures methodological excellence across multiple concurrent research projects
- Provides leadership in statistical methodology, study design, and data analysis
- Leverages large-scale datasets such as the UK Biobank, All of Us Research Program, REGARDS, and multicenter clinical trials
- Contributes to advancing precision medicine and improving patient outcomes
Preferred Hard Skills
- Proficiency in statistical programming and data analysis software
- Experience with complex biomedical or genomic datasets
- Knowledge of advanced statistical modeling techniques
- Familiarity with computational approaches in health research
- Experience with large research databases or cohort studies
- Understanding of clinical research design principles
Preferred Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Ability to translate complex statistical concepts for clinical researchers
- Project management skills to handle multiple concurrent studies
- Collaborative mindset for working within multidisciplinary teams
Education
- Doctorate degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience
- Master's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required
Work Experience
- Biostatistical support for cardiovascular or genetics research
- Analysis of complex biomedical datasets in academic or clinical trial settings
- Collaborative research in clinical or translational science environments
- Statistical consultation for NIH-funded or industry-sponsored research projects
Salary Range
$73,945 - $120,165
Qualifications
- Related Degree Fields: Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, or related quantitative sciences
Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
Day/1st Shift
Onsite
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