Principal or Senior Principal Preclinical Biostatistician

Job Description Summary

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This position will be located in Cambridge, MA USA and will not be located remotely.

We are building a novel preclinical statistics function within our Data Science and Modeling and Simulation team in PK Sciences which is part of Translational Medicine. We are seeking a statistician for our Preclinical Statistics team, who can independently support one of our key disease areas. This role engages with scientists, project teams, and disease areas across Biomedical Research.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:  

• Collaboration: Work closely with scientists, project teams, and disease areas to integrate statistical methodologies into research and development processes.  

• Cross-Functional Representation: Represent preclinical statistics on cross-functional teams to provide effective statistical consideration and collaborate closely with scientists across Biomedical Research

• Statistical Support: Provide expert statistical support for preclinical studies, from experimental design to robust data analysis and interpretation.  

• Innovation: Contribute to the development and application of innovative statistical techniques   

• Statistical Approaches: Ensure and implement statistically sound approaches for the design, analysis, reporting, and interpretation of exploratory and regulatory preclinical studies.  

• Automation Development: Develop automated solutions

Essential Requirements:

• Education: PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics or related field strongly preferred; Master's degree with a minimum of 3-4 years relevant experience may be considered.

  To be considered at the Senior Principal Biostatistician level must have PhD with a minimum of 3 plus years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 plus years relevant experience may be considered. 

• Experience: demonstrated experience in statistics, with relevant knowledge in biology, pharmacology and toxicology.

• Technical Skills: Expertise in statistical software and programming languages (e.g., R, SAS, Python).  

• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.  

•  Innovation: Demonstrated ability to drive methodological innovation and apply advanced statistical techniques to complex problems.   

Desirable Requirements: 

• Prior experience working in pharma or biotech

• Drug discovery relevant knowledge in Oncology

This is a dual level posting. The final level and title of the offer role would be determined by the hiring team based on the skills, experience & capabilities required to perform the role at the level the role has been offered.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $119,700 and $222,300 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$119,700.00 - $222,300.00

 

Skills Desired

Automation, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Computer Programming, Metadata Management, Statistical Analysis