
Senior Biostatistician
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
The Senior Biostatistician will support clinical studies by applying statistical expertise throughout the study lifecycle, including developing and executing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), performing and validating statistical analyses and programming, contributing to protocols and randomization, and supporting clinical study reports, publications, submissions, exploratory analysis for clinical and business objectives.
Job description
How you will make an impact:
- Develop Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and lead the execution effort for assigned studies.
- Develop statistical programs as necessary to ensure the accuracy of the planned and completed analyses.
- Review protocols and contribute to statistical analysis sections, and generate study randomization schemes when appropriate.
- Author results sections of clinical study reports and provide statistical input for PMA submissions and responses to regulatory questions.
- Provide independent validation of statistical content in study documents including randomization schemes, reports, briefing documents, patient brochures, publications, and other content delivered to external entities.
- Interpret statistical results and clearly communicate findings, assumptions, and limitations to clinical, medical, regulatory, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Keep abreast of new developments in statistics, clinical research, regulatory guidance and emerging statistical methodologies through literature review and attendance at workshops and professional meetings.
- Represent Biostatistics on study teams and work with management and other team members regarding study status and timeline updates.
- Independently manage statistical deliverables, priorities, and timelines for assigned studies, and proactively communicate study status, risks, and issues.
- Participate in the developing case report forms and clinical database and data support data cleaning activities to ensure high-quality data collection.
What you'll need (Required):
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field, internship, senior projects, or thesis in Statistics, Biostatistics or related field.
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics or related field, 2 years previous analytical experience in clinical trials.
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology or related field, with relevant research, internships, thesis or other applied experience.
- Master's degree in Epidemiology or related field with at least 2 years of analytical experience, preferably in clinical trials.
- Must have solid knowledge of applied statistics and regulatory requirements, as well as effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with survival and time-to-event analysis methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain statistical concepts and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of statistical deliverables, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Sound understanding of regulatory guidelines (e.g., GCP, FDA) as they apply to pharmaceutical and medical device research settings.
- Experience with real-world data (RWD) or real-world evidence (RWE).
- Knowledge or applied experience in Bayesian statistical methods.
- Knowledge or applied experience in causal inference methods.
- Experience with machine learning, data science, or other emerging quantitative methods.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field, internship, senior projects, or thesis in Statistics, Biostatistics or related field
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics or related field, 2 years previous analytical experience in clinical trials
- Solid knowledge of applied statistics and regulatory requirements
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with survival and time-to-event analysis methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
- Sound understanding of regulatory guidelines (e.g., GCP, FDA)
- Experience with real-world data (RWD) or real-world evidence (RWE)
- Knowledge or applied experience in Bayesian statistical methods
- Knowledge or applied experience in causal inference methods
- Experience with machine learning, data science, or other emerging quantitative methods
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Performance-Based Incentives
- Wide Variety of Benefits
Company overview
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.