Biostatistician II Senior Biostatistician

Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: PMCC Research
Reports to: Senior Manager Research
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: N0:10
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $86600 $105000 annually
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Fulltime 1 year contract with potential to extended 
Closing Date: December 2 2024

Position Summary:
Reporting to the TRCP Analytics Team Lead the Biostatistician II will collaborate with a diverse group of scientists clinician scientists trainees clinical research professionals and fellow analytics staff to design and execute statistical analysis plans for clinical research studies and quality improvement projects across various cardiovascular pathologies and interventions

Duties:

• Providing data management and statistical support during the design execution and reporting phases of clinical research projects
• Using statistical methods to achieve research objectives by executing study protocols and data analysis plans
• Addressing data issues
• Participating in the generation of statistical analyses and interpretations in study reports
• Disseminating results of the analyses for internal and external review including reports graphs tables and interpretation
• Preparing abstract presentation and manuscripts for conferences and for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Attending relevant meetings trainings courses or workshops as required
• Providing students and trainees with data management training statistical consultation and analytic supports.

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in Statistics Biostatistics Clinical Epidemiology or related field
• Ph.D. preferred
• 4 years of relevant experience (waived for Ph.D. holders)
• Advanced proficiency in R programming and R Markdown
• Strong background in statistical methods including:
  • Regression modeling for crosssectional and longitudinal studies
  • Clinical outcomes research
  • Missing data methodology
  • Realworld clinical data analysis
  • Timetoevent (survival) analysis
• Experience with version control (Git/GitHub) an asset
• Knowledge of REDCap for data collection and management an asset
• Experience writing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) an asset
• Machine learning methods and their clinical applications an asset
• Statistical power analysis and study design expertise an asset
• Working knowledge of SAS or Python an asset
• Proven experience in clinical research settings (coop practicum internship or employment)
• Experience working in biostatistics consulting teams an asset
• Background in cardiovascular disease research preferred
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated skill in explaining complex statistical concepts to nonspecialists
• Strong track record of successful collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent project management and organizational skills

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime