Lead Biostatistician - Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      

As Lead Biostatistician, you will collaborate with fellow Statisticians, Project Management, external sponsors and physicians to accomplish research objectives related to FDA drug approval and clinical trials. You will oversee the maintenance of computerized databases used for internally and externally funded research, ultimately helping fulfill the unmet needs of patients all over the world. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.  

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. 

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:  

• Statistical Analysis System (SAS) experience 
• Master’s Degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or a related field 
• Six years of relevant statistical experience in a medical environment 
• Expertise in Standard Statistical Software and Database Management Packages 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• R Programming Language experience
• Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC)
• PhD Candidate 
• Clinical trials, FDA regulation, design, sample sizing and power calculations experience 

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Physical Requirements:

• Working in a stationary position for extended periods
• Operating a computer and other office equipment
• Traveling throughout the hospital system
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $40.48

Maximum hourly: $61.74

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.