Job Description
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.
The Biostatistics team at Tempus works with data scientists, clinical, and medical teams to develop statistical analysis plans (study design, statistical strategy, methods research), and execute the analyses and the study report for submissions (a regulatory body or publication) with the highest level of scientific integrity in oncology and cardiology spaces. The team works on developing statistical methods that can be implemented into the studies as well. We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and capable scientific professional to join our team.
Responsibilities: - Collaborate with stakeholders through the design and conduct of retrospective validation studies
- Work on developing statistical analysis plans -sample size and power calculations, and propose accurate and efficient statistical methodologies
- Execute study analysis, interpret the analysis results, and collaborate with stakeholders to on the study report and publication
- Provide statistical support required for any regulatory submissions
- Work on complex problems, and selecting and adapting novel methods as appropriate
- Collaborate in an interdisciplinary role with scientists and engineers to translate research into actionable insights for our clients
- Stay updated on the latest methodological advances in real world data studies and clinical trials
- Comply with all regulations and Company procedures
Required Experience: - Ph.D. or Masters Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Epidemiology with a minimum of Ph.D. / 2+ years (MS/MA) relevant experience working with clinical, epidemiologic or genomic studies
- Through understanding of clinical trial methodology and statistical methods in oncology, cardiology, and/or genomics
- Knowledge of experimental design, statistical performance measures of diagnostic assay, and survival analysis (i.e., time to event analysis)
- Computational skills using R, especially relevant statistical tools and packages
Ideal candidates will possess: - Extensive knowledge of time to event analysis and methodology
- Experience working in oncology Phase II-IV clinical trials and/or experience with the analysis of RWD studies (e.g. using claims, EHR or registry data sources)
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, especially with respect to predictive and prognostic algorithms in medical research
- Experience in cancer genetics, immunology, or molecular biology
- Self-driven and works well in interdisciplinary teams
- Collaborative mindset, an eagerness to learn and a high integrity work ethic
- Sharp attention to detail and passion for delivering high quality and timely analytics deliverables
- Able to effectively present research results to study team and other collaborators, including results interpretation and drawing appropriate inferences based on study design/statistical methods as well as assessment of study limitations
Nice to have: - Working experience and knowledge of FDA regulations and guidelines
- Experience with version control and software testing
- Experience supporting data science teams in model building and validation
- Client facing or consulting experience and comfort with presenting results to stakeholders
- Proficient in SQL
CHI: $90,000-$135,000 USD
NYC/SF: $100,000-$150,000 USD
The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
Additionally,
for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles - including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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