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Principal StatisticianEVERSANA • Burlington, ON, Canada
Principal Statistician

Principal Statistician

EVERSANA • Burlington, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA.

Job Description

THE POSITION :

To provide biostatistical support and leadership on a wide range of projects (ie, health economics / modelling, evidence synthesis, trial analysis, real world data, and / or value communications).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by :

  • Supporting and / or leading a range of biostatistics projects related to HEOR including one or more of the following : indirect comparisons (e.g., NMA, MAIC), propensity score matching (PSM) studies, real-world evidence (RWE) and / or clinical trial individual patient data (IPD) analyses, simulation studies, feasibility assessments, Bayesian statistical, and / or other related HTA statistical approaches
  • Extensive hands-on experience using Bayesian statistical analysis (e.g., Stan / rstan, Jags, OpenBugs) to conduct network meta-analysis (NMA) and multi-level network meta-analysis (ML-NMR).
  • Developing subject matter expertise across statistical project types
  • Support and / or lead company thought leadership activities on innovative HEOR statistical methods and biostatistical training for the team
  • Lead and support execution on statistical aspects of projects, including coding, interpretation, and written communications, for one or more of the following :

Protocols, statistical analysis plans, statistical analyses,technical reports, case report forms (CRFs), statistical analyses, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, presentations and other report types

  • Support review and QA activities related to client deliverables
  • Generate analysis datasets, tables, figures, and listings to support trial re-analysis
  • Support and / or lead strategic insights on methods designed to answer various types of client questions
  • Implement quality control activities related to statistical projects
  • Effectively communicate statistical methods and results in lay terms
  • Lead and / or support client calls as subject matter experts
  • Oversee or coordinate data transfers with clients to ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Coordinate between statisticians and IT to identify and escalate technical issues relevant to statistical analysis platform, including RStudio Workbench and BitBucket
  • Higher utilization targets relative to managerial biostatistics stream
  • Support and / or lead company strategic initiatives for technical or statistics offerings
  • Stay updated in the latest innovative statistical methods
  • Create innovative code in R, Shiny, or other programming languages (eg, JAGS) as needed to support cross-team project work and enhance team efficiency.
  • Delegating activities to and supervising junior staff and contractors
  • Empower project team members to take positive action and accountability
  • Mentorship of direct reports in technical stream and delivering performance reviews
  • May be assigned some billable time to support project managers or their delegates on matters related to project timelines, progress on deliverables, and scope.
  • Supporting company strategic initiatives regarding technical or statistics offerings
  • Supporting technical elements / subject matter in proposals to clients
  • Stay updated in the latest innovative statistical methods
  • Support statistical thought leadership activities for the company
  • Support HEOR statistics for cross-solving and business development capabilities
  • Support repeat business through work quality and methods expertise
  • Attending strategically focused management meetings
  • Engage in hiring activities for biostatisticians, as required.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
  • All other duties as assigned
  • PEOPLE LEADER

    People leaders must possess both the skills to effectively accomplish these tasks and the emotional intelligence to do so in alignment with our cultural values.  In addition to the critical management and leadership tasks listed above, this role also includes the following unique responsibilities :

  • Provide guidance and support to other managers on interviews, supervision of staff, office management, and company policies and procedures.
  • Provide guidance and senior support to other managers on scientific standards, work methods and performance standards; and performance relative to departmental objectives
  • Responsible for and oversee their respective department.
  • Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures.
  • Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all.

    EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB :

  • Travel : Some travel may be required for meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel / management
  • Hours : 40 hours per week; days worked with accommodate client meetings and be negotiated with supervisor
  • Overtime and / or weekend / evening hours may be required to meet project deadlines

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

    The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and / or abilities required.

  • PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field / thesis is preferred.
  • Three to five (3-5) years of direct statistics work experience in health research, health technology assessment, market access or a related field
  • Extensive hands-on experience using Bayesian statistical analysis (e.g., Stan / rstan, Jags, OpenBugs) to conduct network meta-analysis (NMA) and multi-level network meta-analysis (ML-NMR).
  • Strong understanding and experience in statistical methods that support HEOR or HTA.
  • Proficiency in R programming and familiarity with reproducible workflows (eg, git, scripts, AWS S3, Rmarkdown, R Shiny, RStudio Connect).
  • Proven track record for HEOR and evidence synthesis
  • Proven ability to problem solve with strong capabilities in identifying and implementing practical and creative solutions to difficult problems
  • Ability to plan, oversee, and manage coding conventions in complex projects
  • Technically competent with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a sometimes high-pressure environment
  • Ability to manage personal and project team members across competing projects
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate team and clients
  • Ability to effectively supervise, train, and mentor junior employee
  • PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

    The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

    Office : While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and / or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

    Additional Information

    OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS

    Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

    Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

    Take Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable.

    Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

    Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

    Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

    Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.

    Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

    EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the Canada.  The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position.  Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications / skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living).  EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.

    Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.

    From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

    EVERSANA is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process please contact us at .

    For details on our AODA Accessibility Policy, please visit  -accessibility-statement /

    This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI technology may be used to enhance efficiency in the recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human resources team in compliance with the Canada Human Rights Act.

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