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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR), an organization within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is responsible for the design, monitoring and statistical analysis of clinical trials and observational studies for several major national and international NIH-funded clinical research networks. CBAR employs over 60 statisticians and epidemiologists including Harvard faculty, research scientists, and staff. Investigators within CBAR have provided statistical leadership and support for clinical research networks for thirty-five years. Currently this includes infectious disease networks such as: Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections (ACTG) and the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network (IMPAACT). Results from studies have helped to establish the paradigm for the treatment and prevention of HIV and other infectious diseases, and contributed to international treatment and prevention guidelines.
This position is located in the Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 1989, CBAR and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have provided a strong program for growth and professional development for its research staff -- including a defined career path and opportunities for continuing education and attendance of professional meetings.
CBAR has a hybrid work environment which includes a combination of on-campus/in-person work and remote work.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
CBAR is actively recruiting a Biostatistician II position to act as a protocol statistician. This position will collaborate directly with medical researchers, senior statisticians, and epidemiologists on national and international infectious diseases clinical trials and observational studies with minimal supervision from senior statisticians. The primary focus initially will be on studies undertaken by Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections (ACTG). Duties include, but are not limited to, clinical trial and observational study review, design and review of data collection forms and stratification/randomization of studies; statistical programming; data analysis and monitoring; and report writing under the mentorship and supervision of senior staff. This position will also serve on internal CBAR committees.
The Biostatistician II will take leadership roles in activities within CBAR and in a Project/Network. Such leadership roles may include:
- Heading a CBAR committee or working group
- Acting as a Topic Resource support to training and guidance materials for CBAR
- Providing technical support to a Network-level committee or working group with minimal supervision
Duties under the direction of a senior statistician may include but are not limited to:
- Conduct periodic, and final analyses of data, using specialized statistical techniques and statistical programming. Determine proper summary statistics, report formats, and all other analysis considerations
- Review the proposed study methodology, study parameters, and all other related study factors of concept sheets and protocols to ensure conformance with accepted statistical principles. Recommend revisions and modifications
- Determine and write statistical considerations for protocol documents and statistical analysis plans, according to study design and appropriate statistical methods
- Develop stratification and randomization materials in compliance with the study design
- Collaborate with senior statisticians on methodological research related to infectious diseases
Duties are initiated and carried out independently by a Biostatistician II for specific protocols or projects:
- Oversee the development of data collection forms and proposed data management methods to ensure that the data to be collected will meet study objectives and allow valid analyses
- Ensure integrity of data collection, data review, data compilation, and analysis techniques by monitoring protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with proper statistical techniques
- Identify potential or actual administrative or scientific problems; suggest and implement corrective action
- Prepare periodic and ad hoc data status reports
- Collaborate with clinicians and senior CBAR statisticians on manuscripts, abstracts, and other publications documenting study findings
- Participate in peer review and critique or reports and analyses, collaborate in resolution of technical problems, and maintain professional knowledge and expertise
The Biostatistician II will perform other duties as assigned.
Please attach the following required documents when applying: 1) Resume, 2) Cover letter, 3) Transcript (official or unofficial) from MA/MS program and 4) Names and email addresses for three (3) Professional references.
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term date of November 30, 2027 with a strong likelihood of extension.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely-related field required
- 3+ years of related experience required
- Experience with statistical software (such as SAS, Stata, etc.) required
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Two-year Master's Degree (MA/MS) program
- Education may count towards experience
- Statistical experience with multi-center clinical trials, or equivalent collaborative statistical experience
- Highly specialized and technical knowledge of statistical analysis and principles including categorical data and censored failure time data analysis
- Advanced computer skills and experience with major statistical computing packages
- Experience with independently analyzing data from clinical trials using statistical techniques
- Experience contributing to the writing of manuscripts, abstracts, and other publications documenting study findings
- Experience in effectively collaborating with study chairs, medical officers, protocol specialists and database managers
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Attention to detail, organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
- Appointment End Date: November 30, 2027
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
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The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
This position has a 120 day orientation and review period.
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Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
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