Biostatistician I in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Foundation Medicine, Inc.

About the Job:

The Biostatistician I is responsible for providing statistical expertise and managing the activities for the development, clinical and analytical validation, and regulatory approval of FMIs diagnostic devices including but not limited to companion diagnostic (CDx) devices. The incumbent ensures valid and efficient study designs that allow clearly interpretable results and timely delivery of data analyses, study reports and regulatory documents with high quality. This role builds and maintains strong collaborations with other departments across the organization to develop statistical methodologies and models, write study protocols, conduct statistical analyses, write study reports, present responses to statistical and study design questions arising from regulatory authorities or external partners (e.g., academic or Biopharma collaborators), represent FMI at meetings with regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, contribute to scientific publications, and/or work with internal and external partners for the development, validation, and regulatory approval of FMIs diagnostic assays in oncology and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and execute the design and data analysis of analytical and clinical validation studies on novel next generation sequencing (NGS)-based diagnostic devices for oncology and beyond, including but not limited to protocol development, statistical analysis plans and reports, and data reporting.
• Support the development of innovative and creative biostatistical and technical solutions to complex problems.
• Represent the biostatistics team with guidance from senior team members within broad cross-functional projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on study design, planning, strategy, data preparation, programming, analysis, and presentation of results.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of key analytical or clinical components of regulatory submissions and respond to review questions with guidance from senior team members.
• Maintain biostatistics quality standards, biostatistics best practices, and accuracy across all study deliverables while ensuring analyses are completed in accordance with established timelines.
• Maintain availability to the wider FMI business for biostatistical interpretation, analysis, and solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Statistics or Biostatistics and 2+ years of working experience; OR PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics.
• Strong programming skills in R

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics
• Work or internship experience as a biostatistician in the biopharmaceutical or medical diagnostics industry, academia or government (e.g., FDA, NIH)
• Knowledge and experience with one or more of the following:
  • Clinical Study Design
  • Clinical Trials
  • Time-to event data analysis and longitudinal data analysis
  • Statistical Methods in Diagnostic Medicine
  • Clinical and analytical validation of medical diagnostic devices and/or companion diagnostics
  • Categorical data analysis
  • Missing data analysis
  • Real-world data (RWD) analysis
  • Bayesian Methods
  • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and genomics
• Excellent communication, presentations and writing skills, and ability to explain complex technical details in clear language
• Demonstrated ability of independent thinking
• Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills including collaboration and problem solving with cross functional departments and colleagues
• Demonstrated record of successful independent work and contributions to team projects
• High level of detail orientation with a focus on quality
• Understanding of HIPPA and importance of privacy of patient data
• Commitment to reflect FMIs values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Remote is $103,700 $124,000 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicines compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits.

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