DIRECTOR OF BIOSTATISTICS (Thousand Oaks,CA)
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JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF BIOSTATISTICS
COMPANY NAME: TalentWave
JOB #: 3780
JOB TYPE: Full Time
JOB CATEGORY: Bio-Pharmaceutical
JOB FUNCTION: Research
LOCATION: Thousand Oaks, CA
PAY RANGE: $90K - $140K per year
JOB DESCRIPTION:
DIRECTOR OF BIOSTATISTICS, Thousand Oaks, CA for our client the
“Microsoft” of
contract research organizations.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
In this key role,
the ideal candidate will serve as the head/deputy head of the local
Biostatistics department ensuring that target productivity (FTE,
utilization,
and output) levels are met. S/he will manage an assigned group of
high-level
staff/management from the Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and RDQC
sections and has direct personnel reports typically consisting of
Supervisor -
Associate Director level staff from each function.
This individual will
participate in sales meetings as required and will also oversee
departmental
proposal preparation. S/he will monitor the budgets and scope of office
projects and will take action necessary to maximize realization.
Ensures
that departmental staff contributes to intra- and interdepartmental process
improvement to achieve "best practices". Ensures that appropriate levels of
professional development and training are provided to staff. Serves as a
biostatistical resource for the department, ensuring scientific integrity
in
the application of statistical methodology to Phase II-III clinical trials.
Provides statistical direction, technical oversight, or consultancy on
major
projects or on projects involving particularly complex statistical
analyses.
Represent clients at FDA or other scientific meetings as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires Ph.D. in biostatistics or statistics with 7 years of
relevant experience, or Masters degree in biostatistics or statistics with
10
years of relevant experience. A minimum of 4-5 years managing staff in a
contract research or pharmaceutical industry setting. Familiarity with most
complex statistical methods that apply to Phase II-III clinical trials.
Working
knowledge of SAS. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is competitive and includes a base salary of
$80K-$140K as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation is
available
for this position.
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