Senior Biostatistician

Overview

We are seeking a Senior or Lead Biostatistician to provide strategic statistical leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role will be a key partner to multidisciplinary teams spanning multiple therapeutic areas, supporting study design, analysis, and interpretation of data to advance Cook Medical’s clinical, scientific, and product objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert statistical support for the concept development, design, analysis, and reporting of clinical, observational, and other scientific studies.
• Collaborate with scientists, clinicians, regulatory professionals, healthcare economists, and others to develop and implement effective analytic strategies that support decision-making and advance medical and scientific goals.
• Participate actively in project meetings and discussions to understand scientific, operational, and business needs.
• Offer computational and statistical guidance on complex analytic questions.
• Demonstrate strong programming skills, with experience in SAS and R.
• Represent Cook Medical in interactions with regulatory and professional organizations, contributing to scientific knowledge and the evolution of statistical and methodological standards.
• Stay current with emerging statistical methodologies, analytic techniques, and relevant scientific literature.
• Disseminate modern statistical methods and tools to colleagues through training, consultation, and collaboration.
• Acquire and maintain Cook Mastery Level of Artificial Intelligence competency, including the ability to assess feasibility and risk of AI use cases, design or coordinate workflow-level AI solutions, guide teams on responsible AI governance, mentor others, and contribute to organizational policies and ethical decision-making.
• Provide leadership by guiding project teams, influencing stakeholders, and supporting the development of other colleagues.

Qualifications

• MS minimum, in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline. PhD preferred.
• 5 years or more of relevant experience supporting clinical study design and analysis. Candidates with fewer years of experience but exceptional methodological or research credentials will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, collaborate, and provide mentorship to peers and junior colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.