Lead Biostatistician

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

Working for Cleveland Clinic Research offers the opportunity to advance medical science at a top-tier institution through groundbreaking projects, collaboration with more than 1,500 scientists, and strong professional development opportunities. As a Lead Biostatistician, you will work collaboratively with a team of biostatisticians, data managers, data entry personnel and programmers to accomplish research objectives. In this role, you will lead the establishment and maintenance of computerized databases for internally and externally funded research, provide statistical expertise to investigators and researchers, and coordinate the training and development of statistical personnel.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide statistical expertise to other Biostatisticians, including the appropriate methods for study design, sample size, estimation and development of instruments for data collection, randomization procedures and appropriate statistical analysis, model building techniques, graphical techniques and appropriate references for data. 

• Provide feedback on daily activities of the project team members and to Team Leads on issues, concerns and outcomes of project deliverables, as needed. 

• Track project team progress and adherence to deadlines. 

• Review and provide feedback on the design and conduct of randomized and non-randomized clinical trials or retrospective studies. 

• Develop areas of special interest, pursue independent topics for presentation or publications, and apply innovative statistical analyses to specific research projects for which standard methods of analysis are not appropriate. 

• Develop and implement tools necessary to address statistical needs not readily available in software packages. 

• Develop and present short courses to both experienced Biostatisticians and less experienced personnel, both internal and external to CC. 

• Consult with investigators on methods and procedures for implementing studies and clinical trials. 

• Coordinate efforts, logistics and development of protocol. 

• Monitor data collection to assure quality and compliance. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or a related field 

• Six years of relevant statistical experience in a medical environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong leadership skills

• Expertise in standard statistical software and database management packages

• Demonstrated excellence in statistical methodology

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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