Henry M. Jackson Foundation

Overview

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Biostatistician V to support the Data Coordinating and Analysis Center (DCAC) for the Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) and the Emerging Infectious Diseases Branch (EIDB) of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), whose Home Office is located at 6720A Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to MHRP, EIDB, and affiliated programs. 

DCAC is an in-house centralized resource for clinical data management, biostatistical analysis, reporting, and training in support of clinical trials and scientific research. The Biostatistician V will provide team managerial oversight and statistical support for new and ongoing HIV and other emerging infectious disease studies conducted by MHRP, EIDB, and affiliated programs, involving clinical observational research, laboratory research, clinical trials, and other research studies.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities

• Takes a leadership role in organizing and providing managerial oversight for the data analysis team, comprised of research analysts, epidemiologists, and biostatisticians.
• Responsible for the overall design, analysis, and reporting of complex statistical research studies, including clinical trials and observational cohorts to advance scientific knowledge in HIV and other emerging infectious diseases.
• Provides consultation for investigators and other research partners to formalize statistical analysis plans and publication goals and provides high-level biostatistical expertise on design, analytic strategies, interpretation, and presentation of statistical results for clinical and observational research, including design and methodology of future research studies.
• Leads the preparation of study documentation, such as study protocols, reports, scientific abstracts, peer reviewed manuscripts, grant proposals, and responses to regulatory agencies, institutional review boards, and other agencies as needed.
• Conducts statistical analyses of clinical trial and cohort data, including laboratory measures, using appropriate statistical software (SAS, STATA, and/or R), and oversees the implementation of power calculations to estimate sample size or minimum effect sizes. Provides summaries, interpretations, and presentation of statistical results in written, tabular, and visual formats as needed to support reporting goals.
• Participates in recruitment, hiring, and staffing coordination, as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging trends in statistical methodology.
• Participates in program senior leadership meetings, as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; Conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree preferably in Biostatistics or related field
• Minimum of 10 years experience required 

OR

• Doctoral Degree preferably in Biostatistics or related field
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in HIV, other emerging infectious diseases (EIDs), and/or clinical trials research
• Knowledge and ability to use and explain complex epidemiological research methods for assessing the risk of disease in humans due to potential risk factors
• Expertise in statistical methodology including experience with advanced multivariate statistical methods
• Knowledge of statistical and mathematical software including SAS, Stata and/or R
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to make effective presentations and publish
• Ability to be detail-oriented and manage multiple tasks
• Experience managing teams
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience managing analytical aspects of studies with FDA-regulated substances
• Experience working with Investigational New Drug (IND) applications
• Experience with CDISC, particularly SDTM or ADaM
• Experience implementing artificial intelligence and/or machine learning methods

Work Environment

• Takes place in an office environment. 

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.