Biostatistician & Director

Job Description

The Department of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Biostatistician to join our team and serve as the Director of a new departmental Analytical Core.

The Department of Medicine is the largest department in the School of Medicine with over 3900 staff, faculty, trainees and students within eleven subspecialties divisions. Learn more about our department at https://medicine.uw.edu/index.php/about .

ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of the Biostatistician and Director is to provide complex and critical consulting, leadership, statistical expertise, data analysis, and data interpretation services to advance and support the research community within the department and the university. The Biostatistician will have the opportunity to design and shape key processes and procedures in the Data Analytics Core. This position requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple overlapping data analysis projects, and communicate effectively with staff and faculty on a wide range of topics. Given the substantial volumes and diverse data types involved in these projects, fluency with various statistical/programming software is essential.

There is a growing need for multifaceted centralized analytic support within the Department of Medicine and the UW and the Biostatistician contributes to the growth and success by executing the department’s mission and vision. The goal of this position is to provide and create department-wide biostatistical support for faculty-initiated projects as part of the departmental Data Analytics Core team. This position requires accuracy, efficiency, flexibility, creativity, and a desire to serve multiple stakeholders, while working within UW regulations. We anticipate near term growth; thus, the incumbent would also be responsible for recruiting and onboarding additional master’s level analysts and leading the project management across the team.

The position reports to the Vice Chair of Research, and partners with multiple senior leaders in the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Analytical = 75%

• Research and determine appropriate methodologic procedures for a range of statistical analyses, including biostatistics and bioinformatics.

• Be able to perform multivariable statistical analyses using advanced analytic approaches.

• Collaborate with individuals or interdisciplinary research teams on projects from inception through publication. Tasks may include assessing feasibility, developing objective(s), performing sample size and power calculations, generating and implementing randomization schema, and writing statistical sections of research protocols and manuscripts (e.g., statistical analysis plan).

• Develop knowledge and skills in established and emerging analytical techniques.

Data Analytic Core Management = 25%

• Direct day-to-day operations of the Data Analytic Core, including triaging requests for data analysis and overall project management

• Recruiting, onboarding, assigning projects, offboarding a team of data analysts.

• Advertise and promote the Core to the faculty and trainees, and provide consultation for new data analytic requests

• Work collaboratively across the Department and the School of Medicine to bring together a data analytic network

• Partner with the Senior Director of Operations and the CFO to ensure projects are being charged out appropriately and that there is a financial sustainability plan.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Doctoral Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or a related field and at least 2 years’ related experience with progressive responsibility at a diverse, complex, multi-faceted organization.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

A D DITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Demonstrated experience and advanced knowledge with SAS, R, Python, STATA, or other coding language and programming software.

• Experience with federal grant submissions, including proposals to the NIH and DOD

• Strong analytical communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize projects.

• Strong focus and quality and timely delivery of work.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years' related experience

• Previous experience in a consultant-based model/shared service, research setting and/or medical setting.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• In a deadline-driven environment, occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$150,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$185,904.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .