Biostatistician jobs in Denver, CO

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• Serves as direct supervisor for Biostatisticians including assigning work, monitoring performance, developing staff, and building teams. (40%)
• Selects, applies, and validates intermediate to advanced statistical and/or epidemiological methods using SAS/R program code according to a statistical analysis plan fulfilling regulatory agency requirements and/or specified client requirements. (20%)
• Manages advanced projects which entails directing biostatistical and/or data analyst team, planning, manages implementation of statistical analyses, collaborating across various internal teams to ensure timely delivery and contractual obligations. (10%)
• Provides leadership and guidance to one or more research team in the department surrounding novel initiatives, data quality, conclusions, and business/scientific strategy. (10%)
• Prepares the writing of scientific protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and regulatory responses with external guidance or support. (5%)
• Actively participates with leadership teams to foster cultural, strategic, and business initiatives. (5%)
• Provides scientific writings for technical reports in sections such as but not limited to executive summaries, methods, results, and conclusions for numerous clients including regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, etc. (5%)
• Supports consultation with clients and outside contacts. (5%)

• Master's Degree Required degree concentration: Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or other scientific, health, medical, or social sciences field with a concentration in Statistics. Required

• 4-6 years 6 years relevant work experience Required

• Expert in one of the major statistical software packages SAS or R
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Communicating - Communicating effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
• Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
• Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

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• Transparency

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