Biostatistics Consultant

About the role

This is a remote role initially working 10–15 hours a week for the first three months, then scaling back to 5–10 hours per week until the engagement ends. The consultant will support statistical deliverables within SMPA’s oncology program.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize analysis datasets
• Support data quality and consistency checks
• Conduct or validate statistical analyses
• Generate tables, figures, and listings
• Interpret statistical results
• Contribute statistical content for publications
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members
• Address publication-related statistical questions
• Ensure analyses and outputs are scientifically rigorous, accurate, and publication-ready
• Serve as the primary biostatistician for a study within a project team, supporting closeout activities and reviewing, validating, and executing analyses
• Offer guidance to statistical programmers on developing SDTM/ADaM datasets and TLFs (Tables, Listings, and Figures) specifications
• Perform quality checks on statistical programming efforts as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• PhD or MS in statistics or biostatistics
• Ideal: 3 years (PhD) or 5 years (MS) of experience in clinical trials
• Broad and thorough understanding of statistical principles, up-to-date statistical design and methodologies, and their applications in clinical trials
• Effective writing and communication skills: able to explain complex statistical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with Bayesian modeling and analysis
• Proficient in SAS and R programming
• Experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM data standards, including overseeing development and quality control of specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and integrity of statistical outputs

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement options