Statistical Project Manager at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Position Title: Statistical Project Manager

Req ID: 65908BR

School or Unit: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Description: Job Summary

The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR), an organization within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is responsible for the design, monitoring and statistical analysis of clinical trials and observational studies for several major national and international NIH-funded clinical research networks. CBAR employs over 100 statisticians and epidemiologists including Harvard faculty, research scientists and staff. Investigators within CBAR have provided statistical leadership and support for clinical research networks for thirty-five years. Currently this includes infectious disease networks such as: Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections (ACTG), the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network (IMPAACT), and the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS). Results from studies have helped to establish the paradigm for the treatment and prevention of HIV and other infectious diseases, and contributed to international treatment and prevention guidelines. CBAR has a hybrid work environment which includes a combination of on-campus/in-person work and remote work.

The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) is actively recruiting a Statistical Project Manager position. The successful applicant will collaborate with medical researchers, senior statisticians and epidemiologists on national and international infectious diseases clinical trials and observational studies. The primary focus will be on studies undertaken by ACTG (Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and other infections). Duties include, but are not limited to, clinical trial and observational study review; data collection forms design and review; stratification/randomization of studies; statistical programming; data analysis and monitoring; and report writing under the mentorship and supervision of senior staff. This position will also serve on internal CBAR committees.

Position Description

Up to fifty percent (50%) of this position is dedicated to the statistical project management for a scientific section of the ACTG Network. The Statistical Project Manager will be responsible for the supervision of 2 - 3 Biostatistician II positions. The project management and supervisory aspects of the role include but are not limited to:

Statistical project management responsibilities such as:

• Working with project leadership on assignment of work (e.g., validation, data requests, studies) to MS-level

Biostatisticians and Statistical Programmers;

• Tracking validation requests, coordinate validation assignments, and monitor completion status. Mediate disagreements between validators and analysts;

• Ensuring reasonable timelines for completing work and equitable distribution of assignments (e.g., validation, beta-testing). Identifying areas for training and improving work efficiency; and

• Assisting project leadership with:

o Preparation and review of project management reports on work progress and completion, including annual progress reports

o Tracking and preparation of estimated statistician and programmer effort needed for data and specimen requests

Supervising responsibilities such as:

• Guiding and reviewing supervisee's assigned work;

• Meeting regularly with supervisees to ensure their work/projects proceed efficiently;

• Working with Training Committee to identify where more central training is needed;

• Coordinating work load and priorities for supervisees with section/project leadership; and

• Completing annual performance reviews of supervisees.

The remainder of this position's time will be on clinical and observational studies of treatment for and management of HIV and its co-infections. The successful applicant will collaborate with medical researchers and senior statisticians on US and international studies involving adult or pediatric participants.

Biostatistician responsibilities such as:

• Clinical and observational study development and review;

• Forms design and review;

• SDTM Modeling;

• Study Monitoring;

• Development of analysis plans; and

• Development of ADaM analysis datasets, programming, analysis and report writing.

This position is located in the Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 1989, CBAR and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have provided a strong program for growth and professional development of its managers -- including a defined career path and opportunities for continuing education and attendance of professional meetings.

Please attach the following when applying: 1) Resume, 2) Cover letter, 3) Transcript (official or unofficial) from MA/MS program and 4) Names and email addresses for three (3) Professional references.

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term date of November 30, 2027 with a strong likelihood of extension.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience, is required
• 7+ years of related statistical experience, including with multi-center clinical trials, or equivalent collaborative statistical experience required
• Experience with statistical software (such as SAS, Stata, etc.) required

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

• Statistical experience with multi-center clinical trials, or equivalent collaborative statistical experience, strongly preferred
• Highly specialized and technical knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and principles including categorical data and censored failure time data analysis
• Advanced computer skills and experience with major statistical computing packages
• Experience in effectively collaborating with study chairs, medical officers, protocol specialists and database managers
• Experience with independently analyzing data from clinical trials using standard statistical techniques
• Experience contributing to the writing of manuscripts, abstracts, and other publications documenting study findings
• Prior supervisory experience
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SAS, or strong background in other relevant packages (e.g., STATA, S-PLUS or R)
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity
• Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals

Additional Information

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

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• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period.

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The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Boston

Job Code: RS0358 Statistician III

Job Function: Research

Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

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Salary Grade: 058

Department: Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research


Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status: Full-time

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