EMPLOYMENT
Posting No.: 27-08

POSITION AVAILABLE

TITLE: Statistician, HIV and AIDS Program

REPORTING TO: Clinical Director, Microbicides

SALARY: Depends on qualifications and experience

LOCATION: Center for Biomedical Research, New York, NY

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: Two years, renewable by mutual consent

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Population Council’s Center for Biomedical Research seeks a statistician with statistical programming experience. S/he will be responsible for the development, standardization, implementation, and maintenance of statistical programs as well as the performance of statistical analyses for HIV microbicides Phase 1–3 clinical trials and for HIV behavioral clinical research. In addition to supervising junior programming and/or database staff, the statistician will work closely with the Council’s scientific and administrative staff and with staff based overseas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Write and execute statistical analysis plans for all clinical trials.
2. Collaborate with principal investigators in developing sampling strategies, study designs, and statistical approaches for research proposals.
3. Write statistical methods and analysis sections of protocols, reports, and peer-reviewed publications; communicate methods and results with team.
4. Develop and execute procedures to validate and maintain clinical trial statistical data.
5. Design templates and develop specifications for status reports, analysis tables, graphs, and data listings that meet FDA specifications for use in research publications and ad hoc reporting.
6. Provide ad hoc statistical support and programming to other research projects.
7. Supervise junior statistical and data management staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Ph.D. in biostatistics or statistics required; master's degree in mathematics, computer science, or related field a plus. A minimum of five years' relevant experience that should include three or more years of clinical research; experience with pharmaceutical clinical trials intended for regulatory submission preferred.
2. Expertise in SAS, SAS Macro Language, STATA; SQL experience in the use of DataFax a plus.
3. Knowledge and experience with MedDRA and/or WHOART medical coding dictionaries.
4. Knowledge of FDA regulations and experience with FDA submission process.
5. Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines a plus.
6. Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
8. Ability to take initiative and work as part of a team.
9. Supervisory experience.
10. Demonstrated ability to monitor and maintain project timelines.
11. Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

APPLICATIONS

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of regional and country offices. We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in applying for this position, please send resume and cover letter referencing job #27-08 to the attention of:

Human Resources Specialist
Population Council
1230 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065

Fax: +1 212 327 7678
E-mail:  jobs@popcouncil.org

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which s/he is being considered. The Council has an affirmative action program and especially encourages applications from qualified women and members of minority groups. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.

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