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Job Level: Associate/Director of Biostatistics, Rare Disease, FSP

Location: Home-based in the U.S. or Canada (East Coast Preferred)

Job Overview:

As an Associate Director, you will liaise with cross-functional teams to drive quality statistical planning, analysis, and reporting in support of pharmaceutical development and regulatory submissions. Serve as a resource for the department, ensuring scientific integrity and regulatory compliance in the application of statistical methodology to clinical trials. Participate as lead statistician on major projects, including contributing to clinical development plans, developing/reviewing protocols, preparing/reviewing analysis plans, overseeing the conduct of analyses, preparing/reviewing integrated clinical and statistical reports, and responding to regulatory queries.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Serve as a biostatistical consultant for other members of the department and staff members from other Biostatistics departments within the company.

• Represent sponsors at meetings with regulatory agencies or other regulatory meetings, may participate as a member of a Data and Safety Monitoring Committee.

• Participate in independent research activities, teaching opportunities, presentations, and preparation of manuscripts for publication.

• Participate as high-level lead biostatistician on major projects, including developing/reviewing protocols, preparing analysis plans, and writing sections of joint clinical/statistical reports, integrated summaries, and/or NDA sections.

• Lead studies at an operational level.

• Provide expert review and initiate methodology development work with regards to statistical standards and validation procedures.

• Consult on operational/statistical/therapeutic area topics.

Knowledge Sharing:

• Maintain knowledge and awareness of developments in biostatistics and clinical trial methodology, and regulatory requirements that impact analyses.

• Perform as subject matter expert (SME).

Risk Management:

• Identify risks to project delivery and/or quality, lead in a way to minimize risks.

• Anticipate risks to avert the need for study-level escalations, support lead in implementing risk mitigation actions.

Lock and Unblinding Process:

• Lead the database lock and unblinding process for the statistical team.

• Participate on the biostatistics randomization team (draft randomization specifications and/or perform quality control (QC) review of randomization schedules).

Statistical Expertise:

• Provide expert statistical input into the review of statistical deliverables (i.e., statistical section of a protocol, statistical analysis plans, table shells, programming and table specifications, data review, tables, listings, figures, and statistical sections for complex and/or integrated reports).

• Provide expert input into data management deliverables (i.e., database design, CRF design, validation checks, and critical data).

• Provide expert review of ADaM reviewers guide (ADRG) and metadata.

• Perform senior biostatistical review (SBR).

• Produce or perform quality control review of sample size calculations for complex studies.

Requirements:

• MS or PhD degree in Biostatistics or a related field and 8+ years’ relevant experience within the life-science industry.

• Expert in a broad range of complex statistical methods that apply to Phase 2-3 clinical trials.

• Expert in strategically collaborating with clinical and drug development experts.

• Experience in serving as statistical lead for regulatory submissions, including preparation of submission datasets, eCTD support, meeting with regulatory teams, and responding to regulatory queries.

• In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.

• Strong working knowledge of SAS or R.

• Excellent knowledge of CDISC Data Standards.

• Superb communication and collaboration skills.

• Independent and proactive problem-solving skills.

• Rare disease and immunology experience is greatly preferred.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $161,100.00 - $299,100.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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