Biostatistician III

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Job Summary:

The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR), an organization within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is responsible for the design, monitoring and statistical analysis of clinical trials and observational studies for several major national and international NIH-funded clinical research networks. CBAR employs over 60 statisticians and epidemiologists including Harvard faculty, research scientists, and staff.  Investigators within CBAR have provided statistical leadership and support for clinical research networks for thirty-five years. Currently this includes infectious disease networks such as: Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections (ACTG) and the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network (IMPAACT). Results from studies have helped to establish the paradigm for the treatment and prevention of HIV and other infectious diseases, and contributed to international treatment and prevention guidelines.

This position is located in the Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts.  Since 1989, CBAR and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have provided a strong program for growth and professional development of its research staff -- including a defined career path and opportunities for continuing education and attendance of professional meetings.

CBAR has a hybrid work environment which includes a combination of on-campus/in-person work and remote work.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

CBAR is actively recruiting a Biostatistician III.  The Biostatistician III takes responsibility as a senior statistician to collaborate independently with medical researchers of CBAR projects, such as the statistical centers for major clinical trials networks such as the ACTG (Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections) and IMPAACT (International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network) in the implementation, design, analysis, and publication of clinical trials and observational studies of HIV and other infectious diseases.  The Biostatistician III may take on all statistical duties on some clinical trials or observational studies; may direct the work of protocol statisticians on some studies, including being the formal supervisor/manager of protocol statisticians; may work as part of "blinded" or "unblinded" statistical teams for blinded randomized trials; and may take on the work of a protocol statistician under the direction of another senior statistician.

The Biostatistician III takes a significant role in activities within CBAR. Such roles may include:

• Head a CBAR committee
• Act as a Topic Resource support to training and guidance materials for CBAR
• Provide statistical input and advice to scientific and process committees of a Network
• Participate in or provide technical support to a Network-level committee or working group.
• Maintain professional knowledge and expertise, including training and compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in peer review and critique of designs, protocols, reports, and analyses for clinical trials, and observational studies (including Network data analysis and new works concept sheets); and collaborate in resolving technical problems.

The following specific duties are carried out as the senior statistician responsible for specific studies but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the design of clinical trials and observational studies, including determining and writing statistical considerations for study proposals, protocol documents, and statistical analysis plans, according to study design and appropriate statistical methods, with signatory responsibility where required
•  Ensure integrity of study conduct, data collection, data review, data compilation, and analysis through appropriate study monitoring to enforce compliance with proper statistical techniques. This includes the development and implementation of study progress and data and safety monitoring plans, with signatory responsibility where required
• Conduct ongoing, periodic, and final analyses of data, using appropriate statistical techniques and statistical programming. Determine proper summary statistics, report formats, and all other analysis considerations. This includes the development, and implementation of analysis implementation plans consistent with statistical analysis plans, and completion of the statistical analysis reports, with signatory responsibility where required
• Review the proposed protocol and study methodology, parameters, and all other related factors to ensure conformance with accepted statistical principles. Recommend revisions and modifications
• Participate in the development of data collection materials and proposed data management methods to ensure that the data to be collected will meet study objectives and allow valid analyses
• In collaboration with the data management center colleague, develop study enrollment and randomization materials, in compliance with study design. This includes the development of randomization and enrollment plans, with signatory responsibility where required
• Identify potential or actual administrative or scientific problems; suggest and implement corrective action
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, summaries, and analyses of activities
• Collaborate with clinicians and medical researchers on manuscripts, abstracts, and other publications documenting study findings and/or statistical methodology for clinical trials and observational studies relevant to Projects.

Please attach the following required documents when applying: 1) Resume, 2) Cover letter, 3) Transcript (official or unofficial) from MA/MS program and 3) Names and email addresses for three (3) professional references.

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term date of November 30, 2027 with a strong likelihood of extension.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field
• 5+ years of related statistical experience, including with multi-center clinical trials, or equivalent collaborative statistical experience required.
• Experience with statistical software (such as SAS, Stata, etc.) required

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Doctoral Degree in biostatistics or statistics
• Experience with identification and use of appropriate statistical analysis techniques
• Advanced computer skills and experience with major statistical computing packages
• Experience independently developing and implementing study conduct and monitoring procedures
• Experience analyzing data from clinical trials and observational studies
• Experience summarizing study results for written reports and manuscripts
• Experience independently conducting a scientific investigation with existing databases
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (with the ability to effectively collaborate with medical investigators)
• Proficiency with medical terminology and medical research methods

• Appointment End Date: November 30, 2027
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country! 

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• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions. 
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings. 
• This position has a 120 day orientation and review period. 

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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