[Remote] Lead Biostatistician- East coast remote!

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Lead Biostatistician will function independently as a project lead, overseeing statistical aspects in the design and analysis of clinical trials while managing project tasks and responsibilities. Responsibilities • Functions independently as a project lead or lead statistician to deliver the project tasks/responsibilities • Performs project management functions relating to the administrative and scientific activities of specific project work and team members • Oversees statistical aspects in the design and analysis of clinical trials, including project management, statistical analysis, report preparation, and advising other project statisticians • Supports the department by directly contributing to simple or moderately complex study protocols and bid defenses, including organizing teams and implementing strategies to ensure process and programming efficiencies Skills • Masters degree in statistics, biostatistics or math is required • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 7+ years') in pharma, CRO or related • Must have experience working with clinical trials • At least 3+ years of project lead experience, including managing budgets and timelines • Proven experience leading conversations related to protocol and SAP with experience developing these • Must have good communication • Must be proactive in communication, due to the lead requirements for this role • Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • SAS programming skills • R programming skills • Ability to promote teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team setting • Good understanding of basic statistical methodology • Knowledge of clinical trials structure • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities • Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others • Ability to solve problems logically • Ability to multi-task • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening • PhD is preferred • Proven experience working with latest Stat models and design approaches will be preferred Benefits • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount Company Overview • Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.thermofisher.com.