Sr. Biostatistician- i3 Statprobe- Any i3 Office

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.

i3 Statprobe provides a full range of data management and biostatistical services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We not only pay relentless attention to the details, we also lend a broader perspective to a client's data management needs. We realize that strategy is just as important as process, and we provide a higher level of thinking for data management and biostatistics. As a UnitedHealth Group company, i3 Statprobe is part of a worldwide health care service organization that uses innovation, integrity and commitment to prepare for the future - and you can prepare for yours with us. It's a rare combination for success that only a career with i3 Statprobe can provide.



We currently have a need for a Sr. Biostatistician for any one of our i3 offices; Ann Arbor, MI, Austin, Basking Ridge, NY, Cary, NC, Lexington, KY, San Diego, CA, or Westerville, OH.





Responsible for statistical methodology and statistical analysis plans for clinical studies as a member of the biostatistics team. Ensures that activities and processes performed are conducted according to company and sponsor requirements. This position works closely with the biostatistics and data management departments on various clinical projects.



Act as lead Statistician on complex trials and across multiple studies.
Act as a lead representative of the biostatistics department on project teams. Attend project team meetings as necessary.
Meet with sponsors as requested during protocol development to ensure adequacy of proposed study designs with respect to statistical feasibility.
Write statistical methodology sections of individual protocols. Write formal Statistical Analysis Plans to be carried out in the analysis of clinical studies.
Perform statistical analyses of data and interpret results to ensure validity of conclusions. Meet with sponsor as requested throughout trial to discuss progress of clinical studies.
Interact with data management personnel as necessary to ensure that datasets are in usable format; perform statistical diagnostics prior to database locking.
Interact with SAS Programmers to ensure that appropriate programs are being developed for current clinical studies.
Perform statistical quality assurance review and program validation for each project.
Interact with medical writers in production of statistical and integrated clinical/statistical reports and other documents containing statistical information. Review statistical sections of draft documents.
Interact with other departments, such as clinical operations and project management, to ensure a high level of client satisfaction through successful execution of projects.









Job Requirements:
MS degree required with a minimum of five years experience in statistics or PhD with two years of experience in statistics
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Computer proficiency is required
Ability to perform statistical analyses of clinical data
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to interpret results of data analyses to ensure validity of conclusions
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong attention to detail
Excellent time and resource management skills

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.