Study Design Statistician (US)

About the role

This is a full-time role within the Strategic Statistical Services Arm of MMS. The primary responsibility is to serve as an internal and external SME for clinical trial design, while also providing consultation on broader statistical issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with study design, focusing on simulation with KerusCloud to align with study objectives.
• Prepare study protocols and develop Statistical Analysis Plans and Reports.
• Analyze and visualize study data using various statistical methods, ensuring timely delivery of results of optimal quality.
• Provide statistical consultancy support throughout the clinical development process, including oversight of third-party deliverables.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant research techniques and engage in continuous professional development.
• Contribute to pre-sales discussions by understanding client needs and contributing to technical solutions and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team to define key features and statistical aspects of KerusCloud.
• Support the marketing of KerusCloud through demonstrations, white papers, and other promotional materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, or a related field with a strong statistical component, Master's or PhD preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in medical statistics, preferably in pharma, CRO, or academia.
• Willingness to engage with clients to understand and solve problems creatively and business-orientedly.
• Experience in delivering high-quality customer projects.
• Experience in SAS and/or R statistical software packages.
• Experience in study design, protocol writing, and report preparation.
• Experience with modeling and simulation techniques to explore complex study designs.
• Experience with Bayesian approaches to design and analysis of clinical data.
• Experience with early-phase drug development processes, including innovative/adaptive study design.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, or a related field with a strong statistical component, and a Master's or PhD is preferred. 5-7 years of experience in medical statistics, preferably in pharma, CRO, or academia. Must be willing to engage with clients to understand and solve problems creatively and business-orientedly. Experience in delivering high-quality customer projects, SAS and/or R statistical software packages, study design, protocol writing, and report preparation, modeling and simulation techniques, Bayesian approaches to design and analysis of clinical data, and early-phase drug development processes, including innovative/adaptive study design are required.

Skills

Must possess skills in statistical analysis, study design, and simulation techniques. Proficiency in SAS and/or R statistical software packages is essential. Knowledge of Bayesian approaches and early-phase drug development processes is preferred.

Benefits

MMS offers a supportive and innovative work environment, with benefits including Great Place to Work certification, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is full-time.