Biostatistician - CORE

Description du poste

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary

The incumbent will work as part of the Biostatistics Consulting Unit (BCU), which operates within the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). They will operate under the direct supervision of the BCU Associate Director to provide statistical consultation to RI-MUHC researchers as well as external clients. They will actively contribute to the unit's development and take responsibility for clinical research projects according to the standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines. The primary duties are as follows:

General Duties

• Serve as a biostatistician, leading the statistical design, grant preparations, statistical analysis, statistical reporting, and dissemination of results of diverse projects.
• Collaborate with clients and BCU staff to ensure quality control and adherence to timelines.
• Develop and write Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP) for grants, protocols, and research publications.
• Develop and write relevant results sections based on Statistical Analyses for research publications and presentations.
• Conduct statistical analysis for ongoing BCU projects using appropriate software and methods.
• Implement FDA and Health Canada regulations as needed.
• Serve as a biostatistician/ /Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) member on trials.
• Collaborate with project managers, research coordinators, and data managers who may be involved in the context of different projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior research staff and fellows (non-biostatisticians) to analyze data.
• Supervise junior biostatisticians at BCU.
• Assist RI-MUHC residents and trainees through knowledge transfer activities.
• Participate in activities to increase the visibility of BCU at RI-MUHC.
• Perform any other activities assigned by the BCU Associate Director.

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Exigences

Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Statistics or Biostatistics

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in statistical design and analysis in applied clinical research,
• Clinical health research experience within a CRO/Pharmaceutical company/Consulting company is preferable,
• 3 years of analytical consulting experience providing services to extertnal clients,
• Experience working with trainees and clinicians in applied statistics is an asset.

Required Skills

• This position requires an advanced knowledge of oral and written French.
• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
• Proficient in statistical software (R, Python, SAS, STATA, or similar),
• Experience with large-scale administrative and insurance databases,
• Knowledge of machine learning methods and AI tools,
• Proficiency with clinical trials, FDA/Health Canada submission templates,
• Excellent prioritization, time management, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills,
• Proven record of scientific communications,
• Attention to detail and accuracy ,
• Good analytical and logic skills,
• Problem assessment and problem-solving abilities.