Job description

Manager, Biostatistician, Hybrid in Irvine, CA or Remote, USA, Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies

Represent the Biostatistics department on all aspects of the clinical development process, ranging from clinical trial designs to regulatory submissions while applying scientific rigor to statistical methods and interpretation of results and also advise on the conduct of clinical studies, database development and data quality assurance with the analysis of clinical endpoints in mind.

Key Responsibilities:
Statistical lead on one or more clinical trials, lead the coordination of analyses for study report and other documents and provide programming and validation support of these analyses

Collaborate with core stakeholders to provide statistical expertise in support of new product development (NPD) and/or regulatory submissions (e.g., PMA, CE Mark, PMDA) and other regulatory documents as needed

Represent Biostatistics on project/study teams and coordinate/communicate with management and other team members regarding project/study status and timeline update

Provide statistical expertise on ad hoc data analysis requests and publication/presentation efforts related to the project team

Compile technical documents for internal and external audits

Contribute to the improvement, standardization, and globalization of Biostatistics processes and procedures, including the development of Biostatistics Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instruction Manuals (WIMs)

Collaborate on developing case report forms and clinical database to ensure quality data collection

Lead the efforts of data analysis for data monitoring committee as needed

Education and Experience:
Master's Degree or equivalent in in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field, PLUS 5 years of previous analytical experience in clinical trials Required OR

Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field , PLUS 2 years of previous analytical experience in clinical trials Required

Additional Skills:
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

Keeps abreast of new developments in statistics and regulatory guidance

Extensive understanding and knowledge in statistical methodologies related to clinical trial designs, statistical modeling and data analyses

Proven expertise in SAS

Experience using other software packages (e.g., R, S-Plus)

Extensive understanding and knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., GCP, ICH, FDA, ISO) relevant to in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device research setting

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change

Ability to provide training and coaching to lower level employees

Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholders

Strict attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Ability to work in a team environment, including serving as consultant to management

Ability to interact with suppliers, vendors and/or customers

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

The base pay range for this position is $123,000 to $174,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience).

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

For United States Applicants Only:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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