Biostatistician, Global Analytics

About this role

The Biostatistician provides knowledge in statistical analysis to institutional staff interested in conducting clinical or experimental studies or to other researchers as designated by grant relationships. The Biostatistician progresses towards working independently with investigators. Some direct communication with investigators is expected.

Overview:   The Department of Global Pediatric Medicine is a growing department looking for professionals who are eager to help implement the St. Jude Global (SJG) mission of training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and patient-centered initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain continuous improvement through research.   Summary: The Department of Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) is seeking a Biostatistician to provide analytic support to program teams in GPM and SJG. The Biostatistician provides research expertise to collaborators in GPM and SJG, in all aspects of conducting statistical analyses for clinical studies, global surveys, and research projects. These activities are to be executed as appropriate under the guidance of the director of Global Analytics.

This position may be eligible for remote work . However, St. Jude requires all remote employees to: • Travel to our Memphis campus for the interview process and/or orientation, if selected • Travel to Memphis to work on-site for one week per quarter, or as requested based on business needs, if hired.

By applying, you acknowledge and agree to these travel requirements as a condition of employment.   This position is remote within approved U.S. locations. Due to state-specific employment regulations, we are unable to consider applicants currently residing in California for remote work; however, candidates based in California who are willing to relocate to an approved location may be considered.   Job Responsibilities: • Provide knowledge in statistical and/or epidemiological analysis to researchers conducting basic, translational, clinical, and/or population science studies designated by collaboration areas. • Perform data QA/QC, data management, programming for data preparation, and statistical and/or epidemiological analyses using standard statistical packages. • Perform standard statistical and/or epidemiological analysis, and prepare analysis reports including graphical and table presentations, descriptions of methods used, interpretation of analysis findings, and making valid inferences. • Work under limited guidance of a supervising faculty or designee. Collaborate and consult independently with investigators as required. • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training: • Bachelor's degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or related field. • Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience: • Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 4+ years experience in biostatistics and/or epidemiological consulting and/or research. • Experience Exception: Master's degree with 2+ years of experience (OR) PhD with no experience. • Experience in standard statistical and/or epidemiological methods, statistical software programming, and/or study design is preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law: • None

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only: • None

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: • Ability to think critically, draw insights and connect the dots. Openness to change and adapting to changing times with resilience and flexibility. • Learns on the job and applies skills in routine tasks and activities; delivers under supervision and guidance • Understands the task at hand, seeks out information, and draws conclusions from available data to deliver outcomes. Adapts quickly to changing priorities to perform as needed in his/her role. Remains calm when faced with changes to (and in) his/her work. • Skills in communicating complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences and influence others to see different points of view. • Is able to apply knowledge/skills within own area to deliver tasks with limited guidance • Effectively relays understanding of diverse perspectives. Can handle communication upwards and downwards as needed. Presents information in a clear, well thought out way and tailored to the audience. • Focus on setting high targets, following through with actions, and achieving results. Ability to anticipate roadblocks and circumvent challenges. • Is able to apply knowledge/skills within own area to deliver tasks with limited guidance • Shows support for the new direction even when the details have not been finalized. Uses a data-driven approach to spot early indications of underperformance and takes corrective actions. Celebrates successes. Works with partners in their function to find the best solutions that align with functional priorities. Works effectively to find solutions. • Knowledge of the scientific domain and the associated informatics subdomain; ability to translate between scientific and engineering domains. • Is able to apply knowledge/skills within own area to deliver tasks with limited guidance • Familiar with fundamental scientific and data sciences concepts. Seeks resources and asks questions to develop deeper understanding of concepts relevant to work area. Can occasionally propose solutions (e.g., software applications, statistical models, etc.) based on application of scientific domain concepts. Can occasionally use domain knowledge to assess quality of data/results at a coarse level. • Ability to transfer knowledge of own area within Data Sciences by documentation, sharing, teaching, and training. • Is able to apply knowledge/skills within own area to deliver tasks with limited guidance • Assists with in-house training programs, user groups, seminars, documentation, and newsletters. Assists in the development and delivery o

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