Principal Computational Statistician

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Indianapolis, IN

Principal Computational Statistician at Eli Lilly, responsible for statistical analysis in clinical trials, including selecting methods, conducting analysis, writing reports, and responding to regulatory queries. Requires a Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics and 2+ years of experience with SAS/R programming.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collaborate with other statistical colleagues and study personnel to provide input to statistical analysis plans, write reports and communicate results, assist/respond to regulatory queries.
  2. Assist in and/or be accountable for selecting statistical methods for data analysis, authoring the corresponding sections of the analysis plan, and conducting the actual analysis once a reporting database is created.
  3. Collaborate with data management in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.
  4. Maintain proficiency with respect to SAS/R programming and statistical methodology and in applying new and varied methods.
  5. Effectively justify methods selected and implement previously outlined analysis plans.

Skills

Required

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or MSPH with concentration in Statistics or Biostatistics, or relevant areas of science
  • 2+ years of statistical analysis/programming experience
  • SAS programming
  • R programming

Nice to have

  • Spotfire
  • Interpersonal/teamwork skills
  • Technical growth and application with solid understanding of statistics and statistical software
  • Self-management skills
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Demonstrated problem solving ability and attention to detail
  • Data analysis, technology, and systems expertise