Manager I (Statistical Reports)

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager (Statistical Reports) will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator for assigned projects and will perform advanced, complex biostatistical analyses and build statistical models on large databases, including information from national cohort databases, hospital clinical data and local / national / international survey data.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to the design of new projects; assesses feasibility of proposed statistical work; extracts relevant data when required, and plan data analysis
• Prepares data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighing the raw data
• Develop search strategies and conduct literature searches in conjunction with information specialist
• Provides reliable literature, evidence and references for the proposals and papers
• Performs systematic reviews and synthesis of clinical research evidence
• Screens the retrieved literature and assess the quality of eligible studies by using the appropriate tools
• Develop relevant data extraction forms and collect the required information
• Performs advanced, complex biostatistical analyses and build statistical models on large databases, including information from national cohort databases, hospital clinical data and local / national / international survey data
• Develops, manages and validates SAS programs required for analysis
• Develops, manages and maintains REDCAP software for data collection
• Analyzes and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information
• Identifies relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research
• Interpret project data and generate reports
• Advises Scientists on all elements of working with ICES staff / procedures / clinical datasets
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of Ontario administrative health care databases, including ODB, CIHI, RPDB, and OHIP, through collaborations on multiple projects conducted at ICES
• Responsible for oversight and provision of major input into, the creation of all methodological and analytic plans for a wide variety of projects and teams.
• Creates PIA, PAW and DCPs for projects
• Reviews the results with PI and other analysts (e.g., ICES); substantial input into re-analysis plans if needed
• Conducts Re-identification Risk Assessment to protect ICES privacy policy
• Check ICES requests on manuscripts and report ICES when paper accepted by journal
• Performs statistical analysis, including meta-analysis, to summarize findings
• Provides advice on all matters concerning data, data collection, and data storage and safety design of clinical studies and prepares statistical sections of protocols including selection of study design, sample size, and analysis
• Performs quality control of safety and efficacy analysis datasets and data displays that show basic and complex inferential statistics
• Performs other statistics duties as requested by the Principal Investigator

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Degree : Post-secondary

Discipline(s) : Biostatistics

Required skills :

In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s) / supervisor(s).

We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

Sinai Health is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures.