Director of Biostatistics
The Director of Biostatistics will use the CF Foundation Patient Registry (CFFPR), which is a comprehensive, longitudinal database that collects information from individuals with CF who are treated at CF Foundation-accredited care centers, and potential other data sources to conduct analysis and generate evidence that will advance our mission of providing high quality care to all individuals with CF. The Director of Biostatistics will be responsible for thinking strategically about opportunities to enhance research capabilities and lead the development and implementation of research projects that further expand our understanding of CF and CF care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the application of state-of-the-art statistical methods to conduct analyses to address research questions using data from the CF Foundation Patient Registry.
- Provide statistical expertise in the design of prospective real-world research studies.
- Disseminate study findings through conference presentations, posters, and collaborative development of manuscripts.
- Review and evaluate research proposals for CFF Patient Registry data from external academic researchers.
- Manage and support biostatisticians / analysts
- Support enhancement of the CFFPR data through improvements in the registry and linkage to other data sources.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Doctoral degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or Epidemiology.
- A minimum of five+ years of relevant work experience and 1 + year managing staff.
- Proficiency in SAS and knowledge of R and SQL.
- Experience with the design of longitudinal observational clinical studies and analytic methods to allow for causal inference.
- Experience with registries or other large observational data sets.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple daily tasks, and shift priorities as needed.
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
- Robust writing and communication skills, including the ability to discuss statistical concepts with clinicians, people with CF, and their family members.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with both in-person and remote colleagues.