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Position Overview
The Principal Biostatistician collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop clinical evidence for molecular tests for screening, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, and therapy selection in oncology.
Essential Duties
- Independently and effectively represents the biostatistical function for a product, providing strategic input and contributing significantly to objectives in creative ways.
- Designs and advises the design of clinical validity, clinical utility, health economics, and clinical experience studies by:
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- Evaluating evidentiary requirements
- Contributing to proposals, FDA pre-submissions, and study protocols (selecting endpoints, power and sample size calculations, and analysis plans)
- Reviewing case report forms and data transfer requirements
- Authoring and reviewing statistical analysis plans
- Monitor clinical data quality
- Develop evidence for clinical predictive models in clinical studies and trials
- Conduct simulation studies
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Biostatistics or closely related field with 9-14 years of relevant work experience.
- Professional working knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics.
- Strong statistical programming skills (SAS, R, or Python).
- Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication/presentation skills.
- Ability to regularly seek and integrate feedback from team members and managers in a professional manner.
- Ability to work independently, prioritizing and producing high quality results.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in molecular diagnostic, drug, or medical device development; epidemiology; public health; or healthcare.
- Experience in developing products for approval by regulatory authorities such as FDA.
- Experience working in the regulated industry (FDA or EU).
Salary Range:
$129,000.00 - $208,000.00
The annual base salary shown is a national range for this position on a full-time basis and may differ by hiring location. In addition, this position is bonus eligible, and is eligible to receive company stock upon hire as well as annually.
Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.
Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here.
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