Biostatistician​/Research Data Analyst

Overview

Biostatistician / Research Data Analyst role at UCSF – Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, ZSFG. The position provides statistical support for ongoing clinical research projects, statistical methodology work, and data analysis from multi-center randomized controlled trials. The work involves collaboration with Dr. Patrick Phillips and the UCSF Center for Tuberculosis Biostatistics Core.

• Draft sections for trial protocols pertaining to statistics; draft the statistical analysis plan; contribute to SOPs.
• Provide statistical support for data capture forms and database specifications; respond to statistical queries; attend team and project meetings.
• Write code for data analysis; perform interim analyses for Data Safety and Monitoring Boards (DSMBs); provide regular reports to funders and stakeholders; perform final analyses at trial completion; work closely with the PI.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across UCSF and collaborating institutions; may include international studies and travel.
• Undertake statistical methodological work to address TB-related clinical trials and guidance.
• Participate in training and career development through biostatistics webinars.

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics (or related subject) or PhD in Biostatistics (or related subject), or Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics with substantial relevant experience in clinical trials.
• At least 1 year of practical work experience in clinical trials or related work.
• Human Subjects research training or ability to obtain in the first year of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of research function; thorough skills in statistical analysis and methodology; thorough understanding of statistical aspects of randomized clinical trials.
• Skills to communicate complex information clearly in writing and verbally; ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team; attention to detail.
• Knowledge of statistical programs including R or Stata (R strongly preferred).
• Contributions to peer-reviewed publications and/or grant applications; ability to take on responsibility for day-to-day statistical aspects of a project.

• PhD in Biostatistics (or related subject).
• Experience with pharmaceutical industry or regulated clinical research; familiarity with standards for clinical trials (ICH GCP, FDA/EMA, CONSORT, SPIRIT).
• Research skills to evaluate alternatives and develop recommendations; knowledge of tuberculosis terminology.
• Experience with reproducible reporting tools such as Quarto and Markdown.

The UCSF Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at ZSFG;
Dr. Phillips leads the UCSF Center for Tuberculosis Biostatistics Core. Joint appointments across UCSF departments; focus on designing and optimizing tuberculosis clinical trials.

Salary range: $90,700 – $193,500 annually. Final offer components subject to UC policy. Placement within the range depends on experience and internal equity. Benefits information available at UCSF compensation and benefits.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.