Job Description:
The Biostatistician will be responsible for leading data mining and analysis to support designing clinical diagnostic assay validation plans and protocols, performing statistical analyses and writing study reports for novel biomarker development and companion diagnostic programs. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, solid scientific background, a high level of professional maturity, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure. Responsibilities: -Implement data mining strategies to enable genomic discovery and comprehensive genomic profiling analysis -Lead designing and analyzing analytical validation studies for novel NGS-based companion diagnostics assays for cancer -Contribute in drafting study protocols and final reports, soliciting feedback, communicating study results within Foundation Medicine and to external stakeholders -Collaborate with laboratory scientists and technologists and regulatory affairs team on study design, planning, data preparation, programming, analysis and presentation of results Education & Required Experience: -Ph.D. or M.S. (with more extensive work experience) in Bioinformatics, Statistics or a related field with a significant quantitative base -For M.S., requires 3+ years' experience in the biopharmaceutical/diagnostics industry -Possess extensive scientific understanding of cancer genetics and genomics, have technical proficiency and creativity, and show a strong capacity for independent thinking -Strong programming and computing skills; Fluency in one or several scripting language (Python, Perl) and/or programming language (R, SAS) is required -Excellent communication, presentations and writing skills, and the ability to explain complex technical details in clear language Desired Skills and Experience: -Knowledge and experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is preferred -Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases (NCBI, UCSC Genome Browser, IGV) desirable -A high level of professional maturity, including an ability to consistently meet tight deadlines under pressure and command attention and respect in a client-facing setting -Exquisite attention to detail and an obsession with quality -Capability of highly-independent work as well as being a team player and role model -Entrepreneurial attitude and skills including a willingness to take risks -High energy level, a driving sense of urgency and a seasoned “make it happen/can do” orientation
Additional Info:
Foundation Medicine is dedicated to helping bring personalized cancer medicine into routine clinical practice. Harnessing advanced technology, Foundation Medicine is developing clinical laboratory tests that will broadly capture the most relevant tumor genomic and other molecular information, and connect it with relevant scientific and medical knowledge to help oncologists determine the right treatment for each patient.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Biostatistician will be responsible for leading data mining and analysis to support designing clinical diagnostic assay validation plans and protocols, performing statistical analyses and writing study reports for novel biomarker development and companion diagnostic programs. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, solid scientific background, a high level of professional maturity, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure. Responsibilities: -Implement data mining strategies to enable genomic discovery and comprehensive genomic profiling analysis -Lead designing and analyzing analytical validation studies for novel NGS-based companion diagnostics assays for cancer -Contribute in drafting study protocols and final reports, soliciting feedback, communicating study results within Foundation Medicine and to external stakeholders -Collaborate with laboratory scientists and technologists and regulatory affairs team on study design, planning, data preparation, programming, analysis and presentation of results Education & Required Experience: -Ph.D. or M.S. (with more extensive work experience) in Bioinformatics, Statistics or a related field with a significant quantitative base -For M.S., requires 3+ years' experience in the biopharmaceutical/diagnostics industry -Possess extensive scientific understanding of cancer genetics and genomics, have technical proficiency and creativity, and show a strong capacity for independent thinking -Strong programming and computing skills; Fluency in one or several scripting language (Python, Perl) and/or programming language (R, SAS) is required -Excellent communication, presentations and writing skills, and the ability to explain complex technical details in clear language Desired Skills and Experience: -Knowledge and experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is preferred -Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases (NCBI, UCSC Genome Browser, IGV) desirable -A high level of professional maturity, including an ability to consistently meet tight deadlines under pressure and command attention and respect in a client-facing setting -Exquisite attention to detail and an obsession with quality -Capability of highly-independent work as well as being a team player and role model -Entrepreneurial attitude and skills including a willingness to take risks -High energy level, a driving sense of urgency and a seasoned “make it happen/can do” orientation
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Biomarker Discovery
- Cancer biology
- Data Mining
- Genetics
- genomic
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Programming in SAS
- Statistics
Areas :
Additional Info:
Foundation Medicine is dedicated to helping bring personalized cancer medicine into routine clinical practice. Harnessing advanced technology, Foundation Medicine is developing clinical laboratory tests that will broadly capture the most relevant tumor genomic and other molecular information, and connect it with relevant scientific and medical knowledge to help oncologists determine the right treatment for each patient.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]