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  • [Photo] Mike Wilmarth • October 9, 2002
    I am actively recruiting two Biostatisticians for different companies - one near Boston and the other in NY. Here is more information about the positions:

    Biostatistician - MA
    This company provides clinical trials support for therapeutic, biologic, and medical device products. They assist biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies in the design, execution, and reporting of clinical studies.
    As a Biostatistician, you will serve as lead statistician of the project team and will also be the primary statistical contact for the client. Responsibilities will include: participating in the design and review of clinical protocols and case report forms (CRFs) for projects including: preparation of Statistical Considerations sections, sample size calculations, interim looks, randomizations, and study design recommendations; creating and implementing statistical analysis plans and specification documents; participating in database design, data collection guidelines, and logic checks; providing guidance to programmers and analysts on statistical procedures in software packages such as SAS and StatXact; writing and reviewing statistical reports; assisting medical writers in producing integrated clinical and statistical reports. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related area, or M.S. with at least three years industry experience, proven leadership skills, strong written and oral communication skills, minimum 1 year SAS experience. Preferred qualifications: pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO clinical trials experience; SUDAAN and/or StatXact and/or nQuery experience.

    Biostatistician - New York.
    This biopharmaceutical company is focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products to treat the unmet medical needs of patients with debilitating conditions and life-threatening diseases. The Company applies its immunological expertise to develop biopharmaceuticals to fight viral diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and cancers, including malignant melanoma and prostate cancer. Responsibilities: Establish in house database for phase I and small phase II clinical trials with existing hardware Design statistical sections of phase I & II protocols
    Perform stat analysis of Phase I & II studies Input in phase III stats designs, development plans & analysis
    Input CRF design for all phases trials Write stat sections of NDAs, IND's publications etc.
    Liaison with consultants preferable Experience: 5-10 yrs exp with clinical trials database management & analysis preferable in the area of oncology , industry experience preferred Education: MS or MA and Ph.D.

    What do you think? If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward to workwonders[at]earthlink.net:
    • a copy of your resume in word or text format
    • your current salary requirement
    • your citizenship status.
    • your relocation considerations
    • any other relevant information...
    If you aren't interested or feel you are not qualified, do you know anyone who would be interested? We do offer
    generous referral fees.

    Thanks for your time and have a great day!

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Amgen Recruiting
Submitted by Nobody ; posted on Thursday, November 7, 2002
The position is responsible for the design, analysis, interpretation and reporting of non-registrational clinical trials, including Phase IIIb IV trials, investigator INDs, and clinical grants. A key responsibility and function will be exploratory data analyses, including data mining of primary and secondary data sources, leading to the publication of manuscripts, abstracts, and hypothesis generating outcomes relevant to the goals and objectives of the Business Unit. The candidate should be very skilled at translating abstract ideas into analyzable questions and hypotheses in addition to communicating and interpreting the results to a non-quantitative audience. The individual will be very hands-on with an excellent statistical background and experience including proficient programming skills. Experience with S-PLUS would be highly desirable. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required along with an ability to effectively interface across company wide Departments as well as experience in the management of outside CROs, consultants and contractors. This position may be responsible for the supervision of solid line and or dotted line statisticians and statistical programmers. Experience with direct supervision is required for the Managerial track. With Master''s degree: 5 to 7+ years of biostatistical experience, which includes 4 to 6+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience, 3 to 4+ years of relevant programming experience, 1+ year of experience in the management of external technical resources, and 1 to 2+ years of experience with regulatory contacts. With PhD: 4 to 6+ years of biostatistical experience, which includes 4 to 6+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience, 3 to 4+ years of relevant programming experience, 1+ year of experience in the management of external technical resources, and 1 to 2+ years of experience with regulatory contacts. Experience with direct supervision is desirable. NECESSARY SKILLS: Communication - presentation, oral, and written communication skills required and demonstrated at a fully proficient and competent level.Administrative - project management, time management, recruiting, and resourcing skills required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level.Technical - statistical knowledge, SAS programming, statistical programming, study methods (data flow, design analysis, interpretation), clinical medical other relevant knowledge, and regulatory knowledge & contacts required and demonstrated at a fully proficient and competent level.Supervision - direction, management of external resources, and mentoring skills required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level.COMPETENCIES: Leadership Team - leadership, influence, facilitation, assertiveness, consensus building, and interaction skills required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level. Personal Interpersonal - judgment, discretion, accepting responsibility accountability, and self motivation initiative skills required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level.Problem Solving Task Orientation - broad perspective, problem solving, goal oriented, process oriented, innovation, influence, and ability to research a problem and find a solution required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level. Master''s degree in Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or related field. PhD preferred. For more information regarding this position please send your CV to bgibbon@amgen.com. NO AGENCY'S PLEASE.

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Amgen Recruiting
Submitted by Nobody ; posted on Thursday, November 7, 2002
The position is responsible for the design, analysis, interpretation and reporting of non-registrational clinical trials, including Phase IIIb IV trials, investigator INDs, and clinical grants. A key responsibility and function will be exploratory data analyses, including data mining of primary and secondary data sources, leading to the publication of manuscripts, abstracts, and hypothesis generating outcomes relevant to the goals and objectives of the Business Unit. The candidate should be very skilled at translating abstract ideas into analyzable questions and hypotheses in addition to communicating and interpreting the results to a non-quantitative audience. The individual will be very hands-on with an excellent statistical background and experience including proficient programming skills. Experience with S-PLUS would be highly desirable. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required along with an ability to effectively interface across company wide Departments as well as experience in the management of outside CROs, consultants and contractors. This position may be responsible for the supervision of solid line and or dotted line statisticians and statistical programmers. Experience with direct supervision is required for the Managerial track. With Master''s degree: 5 to 7+ years of biostatistical experience, which includes 4 to 6+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience, 3 to 4+ years of relevant programming experience, 1+ year of experience in the management of external technical resources, and 1 to 2+ years of experience with regulatory contacts. With PhD: 4 to 6+ years of biostatistical experience, which includes 4 to 6+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience, 3 to 4+ years of relevant programming experience, 1+ year of experience in the management of external technical resources, and 1 to 2+ years of experience with regulatory contacts. Experience with direct supervision is desirable. NECESSARY SKILLS: Communication - presentation, oral, and written communication skills required and demonstrated at a fully proficient and competent level.Administrative - project management, time management, recruiting, and resourcing skills required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level.Technical - statistical knowledge, SAS programming, statistical programming, study methods (data flow, design analysis, interpretation), clinical medical other relevant knowledge, and regulatory knowledge & contacts required and demonstrated at a fully proficient and competent level.Supervision - direction, management of external resources, and mentoring skills required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level.COMPETENCIES: Leadership Team - leadership, influence, facilitation, assertiveness, consensus building, and interaction skills required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level. Personal Interpersonal - judgment, discretion, accepting responsibility accountability, and self motivation initiative skills required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level.Problem Solving Task Orientation - broad perspective, problem solving, goal oriented, process oriented, innovation, influence, and ability to research a problem and find a solution required and demonstrated at a proficient and competent level. Master''s degree in Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or related field. PhD preferred. For more information regarding this position please send your CV to bgibbon@amgen.com. NO AGENCY'S PLEASE.

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