Lead Biostatistician

Emory University

. Consult and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff on research studies .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis and reporting, with proficiency in R, SAS, and SPSS. Capable of mentoring staff and collaborating on clinical research studies while ensuring adherence to good clinical practice guidelines.

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Master's Degree In StatisticsProficiency In RStatistical Consulting ExperienceStatistical Analysis Plans DevelopmentData Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisRegression AnalysisLongitudinal Data AnalysisSample Size CalculationsStatistical Methods WritingData Quality MonitoringDatabase ManagementStatistical Software ProficiencyCluster ComputingStatistical Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsOral Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsMentoring SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

SASRSPSSSTATAStatistical Software

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchGood Clinical PracticeNIH GrantsResearch LifecycleStatistical ConsultingAcademic SettingManuscript WritingGrant PreparationStudy DesignProtocol Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consult and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff on research studies
Support the educational mission of the School of Nursing
Ensure high-quality statistical analysis and reporting across the full research lifecycle
Independently consult and collaborate on short-term and long-term clinical research studies
Serve as key personnel or Co-Investigator on sponsored research, including NIH grants
Provide substantive input into clinical manuscripts, including drafting Results and statistical Methods sections and addressing reviewer analysis issues
Participate in grant preparation, study design, protocol development, and study implementation
Review and help prepare statistical and database management sections of NIH grant applications and other externally supported proposals
Contribute to standard operating procedures and help ensure good clinical practice guidelines are followed
Analyze data using statistical software such as SAS and R
Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain master's-level staff and statisticians
Mentor and teach staff through one-on-one training, targeted lectures, and ad hoc instruction
Act as lead statistician for clinical research projects and participate in protocol team meetings
Assist clinical investigators with study design, grant proposals, data management, statistical analyses, and manuscript writing
Participate in sample size considerations, Case Report Form design and review, randomization plans, and statistical analysis plans
Monitor data collection and institute procedures to assure data quality and protocol adherence
Supervise graduate research assistants
Train clinical personnel on data collection issues
Draft Manuals of Procedures for prospective clinical studies

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and 8 years of experience as a biostatistician, preferably in an academic setting, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Proficiency in modern high level statistical languages such as R or SAS or Python
Database management experience preferred
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in statistical consulting, preferably in an academic setting
Proficiency in R and SPSS, with some experience in STATA and SAS if possible
Experience in developing statistical analysis plans and sample size calculations
Experience in regression, clustered, and longitudinal data analysis
Experience in analysis of data generated by validated instruments or complex survey sampling
Experience writing the methods and results sections of manuscripts
Experience preparing tables, figures and associated graphics for manuscripts, abstracts and posters
Experience with cluster computing a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request