Position Number: BIII-1011 - 
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Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) is a national leader in designing, managing and analyzing cancer clinical trials. CRAB partners with clinical investigators to offer respected biostatistical expertise supported by sophisticated web-based data management systems. CRAB services assure timely and secure implementation of trials and reliable data analyses.
Position Summary:
An exciting opportunity is available for a biostatistician to join a small but growing group focused on cancer clinical trials and related translational research. CRAB, located in downtown Seattle, is responsible for the design, management and analysis of a variety of phase I, phase II and phase III cancer clinical trials, as well as the analysis of associated laboratory data, including microarray, SNP, and proteomics data.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Independently acts as lead Biostatistician of clinical trials and research projects
- Designs clinical trials in collaboration with collaborating staff. Helps with endpoint selections, performs sample size/power calculations
- Plans, initiates and carries out applied research in collaboration with CRAB’s program managers and applications development and data management groups to submit detailed timelines to clients
- Develops statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and analyzes clinical trials data and associated ancillary studies in collaboration with other scientists based on the SAP
- Prepares tables, figures, and written summaries of study results based on SAP; interprets results in collaboration with other scientists
- Plays a significant role in preparation of manuscripts, may include lead authorship
- Serves as key Biostatistician in planning and preparation of regulatory submissions as required
- May serve as co-investigator on research projects and present results at conferences
- Provide training/mentoring to other, more junior Biostatisticians
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field
- 10 years of relevant Biostatistical consulting experience post degree
- 6 years in pharmaceutical clinical trial experience
- Sound knowledge of applied statistics
- Proficiency in statistical computing in SAS
- Travel required
Preferred Responsibilities/Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
- Proficiency in S-Plus or R programming language
- Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills for effective collaborations
- Spanish language skills a plus
This is a full-time position, and it is exempt from state and federal overtime regulations.
Employment authorization is required.
Travel/relocation expenses will not be provided for this position.
CRAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In your cover letter, please describe how your skills and experience match the qualifications of this position.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume via U.S. mail, FAX, or E-mail to:
Cancer Research and Biostatistics
Attn: Hiring Coordinator
1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1900
Seattle, WA 98101-1468
FAX: (206) 342-1698
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Posting Date: September 27, 2011 Closing Date: open until filled