Assistant Manager of Statistics

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Job Summary

The University of Michigan has an available position of Assistant Manager of Statistics in Ann Arbor, MI. 

Job duties: Oversee & direct Statistical Analysis of Biomedical & Educational Research (SABER) staff statisticians on the conduct of specific SABER clinical trials &/or observational studies focused on rheumatology. Train & mentor SABER staff statisticians on the conduct of specific SABER clinical trials &/or observational studies. Train & mentor SABER staff statisticians in the use of SAS statistical software package, including the use of SAS SQL code & SAS macros. Provide input to Manager of Statistics for performance reviews of SABER staff statisticians. Oversee the preparation of reports & prepare reports for submission of abstracts & manuscripts to scientific journals & for Data & Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), or steering committee review. Write statistical analysis plans & statistical sections of study protocols. Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals focused on rheumatology. Collaborate independently with clinical & scientific investigators on study design from a wide variety of clinical trials & observational study perspectives, including sample size estimation & development of randomization schemes. Perform data analyses using SAS statistical software, including writing & validating analysis programs on data arising from a wide variety of clinical trials & observational studies. Lead the design, conduct, & reporting of clinical studies. Review case report forms & design standard reporting programs for internal team use. 

Qualified candidates should e-mail resume & verification of reqs. to Nikki Mackie, Sr. Administrative Assistant, [email protected].

Required Qualifications*

Position requires a Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics or Public Health or Epidemiology & 60 months experience as a Statistician. Position also requires: 1) 3 peer-reviewed publications in the field of rheumatology; & 2) Exp. must include: a) 60 mos. exp. using SAS for data management & statistical analysis on clinical data arising from clinical trials &/or observational studies; b) 60 mos. exp. creating & using SAS SQL code to complete data management & statistical analysis tasks; & c) 60 mos. exp. creating & using SAS macros to complete data management & statistical analysis tasks. Exp. reqs. may be met concurrently during the same 60-mo. period.

Modes of Work

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Additional Information

In addition to a career filled with purpose & opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself & your family, & plan for a secure future. For more information, https://careers.umich.edu/benefits/

Background Screening

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