Senior Biostatistician

About the Job
This role is responsible for independently providing statistical expertise and managing the activities for the development, clinical and analytical validation, and regulatory approval of FMI’s diagnostic devices including but not limited to companion diagnostic (CDx) devices. The incumbent mentors junior team members and independently ensures valid and efficient study designs that allow clearly interpretable results and timely delivery of data analyses, study reports and regulatory documents with high quality. This role builds and maintains strong collaborations with other departments across the organization to independently drive biostatistical strategy for evidence generation across diagnostics, clinical trials and real-world data (RWD/RWE) studies, develop statistical methodologies and models, write study protocols, conduct statistical analyses, write study reports, present responses to statistical and study design questions arising from regulatory authorities or external partners (e.g., academic or Biopharma collaborators), represent FMI at meetings with regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, contribute to scientific publications, and/or work with internal and external partners for the development, validation, and regulatory approval of FMI’s diagnostic assays in oncology and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute independently the design and data analysis of analytical and clinical validation studies on novel next generation sequencing (NGS)-based diagnostic devices for oncology and beyond, including but not limited to protocol development, statistical analysis plans and reports, and data reporting.
• Proactively identify complex challenges and opportunities, and lead the development of innovative biostatistical and technical solutions that enhance team effectiveness, solve critical business and scientific problems, and drive successful project execution.
• Mentor and develop junior biostatisticians by providing technical guidance, fostering professional growth, promoting best practices, and supporting the development of statistical and scientific expertise across the team.
• Represent the biostatistics team within broad cross-functional projects. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on study design, planning, strategy, data preparation, programming, analysis, and presentation of results.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of key analytical or clinical components of regulatory submissions and respond to review questions.
• Maintain biostatistics quality standards, biostatistics best practices, and accuracy across all study deliverables while ensuring analyses are completed in accordance with established timelines.
• Maintain availability to the wider FMI business for biostatistical interpretation, study design, analysis, and solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with FMI's attendance policies

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Statistics or Biostatistics and 5-7+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics with 3-5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong programming skills in R

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics with 5+ years of relevant experience as a biostatistician in the biopharmaceutical or medical diagnostics industry, academia or government (e.g., FDA, NIH)
• Knowledge and experience with two or more of the following:
   
  • Clinical Study Design
  • Clinical Trials
  • Time-to event data analysis and longitudinal data analysis
  • Statistical Methods in Diagnostic Medicine
  • Clinical and analytical validation of medical diagnostic devices and/or companion diagnostics
  • Categorical data analysis
  • Missing data analysis
  • Real-world data (RWD) analysis
  • Bayesian Methods
  • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and genomics
• Leadership skills including proactive strategy setting, priority evaluations, conflict resolution, and effective cross-functional partnerships
• Exceptional communication, presentations and writing skills, and ability to explain complex technical details in clear language
• Demonstrated ability of independent thinking
• Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines managing multiple projects simultaneously
  Demonstrated record of successful independent work and contributions to team projects
• High level of detail orientation with a focus on quality
• Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
• Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
   

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Remote is $145,000 - 179,000 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicines compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits.

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