Biostatistician I

<p><b><span class="emphasis-2">Summary of Responsibilities:</span></b></p><ul><li>For Clinical Pharmacology studies, perform role of Lead Biostatistician.</li><li>For Clinical Pharmacology studies, maintain awareness of project budgets and tasks.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of Statistical Analysis Plans (including mock TFL shells) for studies under the supervision of senior statistical staff.</li><li>Perform statistical analysis under the direction of senior statistical staff for simple and medium complexity studies.</li><li>Conduct TFL review under the supervision of senior statistical staff.</li><li>Generation of randomization schedules from provided specifications under the supervision of senior statistical staff.</li><li>All other duties as needed or assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span class="emphasis-2">Qualifications (Minimum Required):</span></b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree.</li><li>Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span class="emphasis-2">Experience (Minimum Required):</span></b></p><ul><li>Minimum 0 to 2+ years of clinical trial experience or an equivalent combination of education or experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.</li><li>Ability to program in one or more statistical software packages (SAS® preferred) used to conduct statistical analyses.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span class="emphasis-2">Preferred Qualifications Include:</span></b></p><ul><li>Master’s degree, equivalent, or higher in Biostatistics or related field</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span class="emphasis-2">Physical Demands/Work Environment:</span></b></p><ul><li>Office or home-based environment, as requested by the line manager.</li><li>Travel Requirements:</li><li>% of time: 2-3 %</li><li>% of the above that requires overnight stay: up to 50%</li><li>Travel is primarily to where: Client meetings and trainings</li></ul><p></p><p><span>Learn more about our </span><a href="https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EEO & Accommodations request here</a><span>.</span></p>

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