Senior Biostatistician, Cytel Inc

Cytel provides unrivalled biostatistics and operations research to improve drug development success rates, crucial for human welfare. Focused on using innovative applications of statistical science and adaptive clinical trial design, Cytel is at the cutting edge of technology and human ingenuity, driving healthcare forward.

We are hiring a remote Principal/Senior Biostatistician to work directly with a pharma company’s internal team leading project efforts and providing statistics knowledge. This position reports to the Associate Director of Biostatistics in FSP Services business unit in Cytel.

Your Impact

The (Principal/) Senior Biostatistician position is part of the Research and Development team to develop and provide scientifically sound analyses that answer questions to support product development.  The level of this position will be determined based on the amount of the candidate’s industry experience and statistical knowledge.

Essential Requirements

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field with 3+ years’ experience
• Excellent writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient SAS programming skills, solid understanding of CDISC SDTM and ADAM models and standards.
• Support clinical development biostatistics with core deliverables (SAP, CSR TLFs, etc.) and exploratory analyses necessary for submissions and regulatory queries.
• Experience in Neuroscience, Oncology, Early Phase, or Medical Affairs.
• Experience with sample size estimation (e.g., in SAS, R, N-Query, or simulation).
• Specification reviews, Reviewer’s Guide contribution/review.
• An additional qualification of Principal Biostatistician:  the Principal Biostatistician will bring additional experience (5+ years) and is expected to mentor/manage less experienced staff.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• Experience in a matrix team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work proactively while handling multiple deliverables and short timelines
• Computer proficiency in SAS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task, work effectively with little or no direction, and build collaborative relationships with management, partners, and peers from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work across multiple projects
• Demonstrated working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations
• Understanding of study phases and general knowledge of how they apply to biostatics and statistical programming
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to create and maintain of study-specific data management documents
• Ability to interface cross-functionally with Data Programming
• Ability to assist with the training of new study team members

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Antibiotic Stewardship Epidemiologist I

Antibiotic Stewardship Program Coordinator

Provides technical assistance and training within a health care specialty. Plans, directs, and implements a specialty program. Evaluates programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Infectious Disease Pharmacist, the AS Program Coordinator will serve as the lead to implement elements of the statewide antibiotic stewardship program. The AS Program Coordinator will support grant requirements for healthcare-associated infections with the epidemiology program and support the Office of Pharmacy. This will include serving as a subject matter expert for the NHSN AU and AR components, managing stewardship communications (website and social media), and conducting needs assessments for antibiotic stewardship trainings and programs.   This position will evaluate current use of the NHSN AU and AR modules and implement strategies to increase use by providers. 
 
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists fiscal officers with budget preparation and monitoring 
• Manages AS honor rolls and develops facility mailing lists 
• Manages AS portion of DPH website 
• Reviews antimicrobial stewardship and related data and compiles reports of findings
• Coordinates program with other healthcare providers/organizations to promote optimal implementation of program services 
• Manages stewardship communications, including distributions lists and channels such as Twitter 
• Participates in the development of long- and short-term objectives and plans for the program
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines for the program 
• Monitors, assesses, and evaluates program to determine compliance with state and/or federal guidelines and progress in meeting established goals 
• Conducts needs surveys for antibiotic stewardship trainings 
• Schedules antibiotic stewardship educational programs and regular antibiotic stewardship office hours 
• Provides technical assistance and advice to develop, implement, and improve programs 
• Manages antibiotic stewardship subcommittee agenda, minutes, and activities 
• Re-establishes the AS Speaker’s Bureau for all health districts and creates library of materials for bureau 
• Researches, prepares, and submits grant applications 
• Reviews and interprets state and federal regulations related to the program 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years experience performing work related to area of assignment
Or
Master’s degree in a related field and one year experience performing work related to area of assignment
OR
Seven years experience performing work related to area of assignment.

Note: Some positions may require licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency working with statistical programs such as SAS or R
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Experience managing social media accounts

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and  leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

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Rollins Covid-19 Epidemiology Fellowship

Our team is hosting a Virtual Lunch-N-Learn session next Wednesday, 3/23, from 12 -1 PM for 2^nd year students and recent alumni to learn about this program. We will have 4 RSPH alumni who are current Fellows present for attendees to learn about their experiences and ask any questions. 

Register via 12twenty:

tinyurl.com/RCEF-VirtualLearn

Communications Specialist, Emory Global Diabetes Research Center

The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC; www.diabetes.emory.edu) is a campus‐wide program and part of the Emory Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC). The EGDRC is also the home of the Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research (GCDTR). We are seeking candidates for a Communications Specialist position to plan, develop and implement communications and promotional strategies and programs that optimize the visibility of EGDRC and GCDTR and further their mission of advancing diabetes and diabetes‐related research locally, nationally, and globally. The Communications Specialist will coordinate and implement communications campaigns by curating and writing copy for a variety of communications vehicles including but not limited to print, digital and broadcast media, social media channels, and websites, and collaborating with the researchers, staff, and partners to execute communications plans. This individual is responsible for planning and managing all components and tasks necessary to complete marketing and communication initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities
 Produce content for a wide variety of print and electronic stories, including but not limited to press releases, e‐newsletters, social media posts, advertisements, and video scripts.
 Create and implement a social media calendar for posts; develop a social media strategy.
 Manage all elements of center newsletters including project management, editorial content, photography, editing, and distribution ensuring deadlines are met.
 Manage website and develop and publish content.
 Coordinate photo and video shoots.
 Produce written and video profiles of center research, programs, mission and goals, leaders, and researchers.
 Promote webinars and other center events.
 Produce and distribute press releases.
 Provide content for, prepare, and disseminate the EGDRC annual report and other print publications for the Centers.
 Assist with preparation of relevant presentations and reports; proofreading and editing as required.
 Develop database of individuals (media, influencers) and organizations (media outlets, organizations) for promotion of EGDRC/GCDTR activities.
 Develop and maintain documentation of communication strategies, content, distribution channels, and other communications‐related information.
 Provide content to WHSC, RSPH, SOM, and university Communications departments and work closely with them to coordinate promotion of EGDRC/GCDTR and center activities.
 Work closely with EGDRC development team and assist with relevant promotional content.Develop relationships with center leaders, researchers, research partners, media outlets, and other individuals and organizations relevant to the promotion of EGDRC/GCDTR and its mission and activities.
 Track outcomes of communications using analytic tools and report results to center administration.
 Assist the management team in archiving and compiling estimates of impact.
 Track media coverage of EGDRC/GCDTR and its researchers.
 Assist in coordination of high‐impact events such as conferences, retreats, and other outward‐facing activities that expand the reach and impact of the Centers.
 Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
 Experience in public relations, media relations, or communications and marketing and genuine interest in the centers’ goals.
 Strong writing/editing skills and experience writing media materials are a must.
 Proficiency and experience with social media content management, including content creation, scheduling, and analytics.
 Experience with email marketing platforms (example: Mailchimp, Constant Contact).
 Entrepreneurial and able to seek opportunities to promote the Center.
 Ability to develop engaging and impactful story content.
 Ability to write and edit using AP style.
 Familiarity with photography and/or videography best practices.
 Strong project management experience.
 Meticulous attention to detail.
 Experience in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred.
 Proficient in typical office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
 Graphic design and video editing skills are a plus.
 Familiarity with WordPress is a plus.

Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
 Recent graduate with related degree and relevant work experience while in college will be considered.
 Energetic individual with initiative, imagination, strong organizational, strategic, and interpersonal skills.
 Self‐starter with ability to organize and prioritize workload to effectively complete multiple assignments.
 Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; manage multiple assignments
 Have experience working both independently and in cooperation with other staff members while displaying a positive, cooperative attitude, and exhibit sensitivity to and respect for differences in personal and professional relationships.

To Apply
https://staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/89210/communications-specialist/job

Multiple Positions, NY State DOH

The Office of Public Health (OPH) within the NY State Department of Health is seeking to grow their team.

The science office portfolio includes advanced research projects on cross-cutting and emerging issues (such as our recent work on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in NEJM and MMWR), time-sensitive data and policy analyses for the Commissioner’s and Governor’s offices, and public scientific communications via the Department’s website and the media (including our COVID-19 data dashboards). Much of this work has been naturally focused on COVID-19, although the balance is beginning to shift back towards the range of topics within OPH.

Four positions (below) were recently posted, at the recent graduate / early career level, focusing on various aspects of data analysis, synthesis, and communication. These are exciting opportunities to be part of high-impact projects that are truly helping to shape state and national public health, at a leading academic health department and working with great people. The Albany region is central to New York and New England, has four amazing seasons, and has an excellent quality of life.

Click on the links below to read/apply to each position.

• Program Research Specialist II
• Program Research Specialist II
• Research Scientist II (Data Analysis)
• Research Scientist II (Disease Modeling)

Associate Scientist I, American Cancer Society

Location Atlanta, Georgia

Position Type Full-time

Statistician, Piedmont Healthcare

JOB PURPOSE:
Advances quality and process improvement initiatives by leading and conducting data analytics projects involving statistical analysis, data manipulation and presentation, operational optimization, benchmarking, dashboard design, and financial modeling.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Health Systems Engineering, Statistics, or Operations Research.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible data analytics and statistics experience. Previous experience in quality & process improvement and related healthcare experience is required. Certification in Lean, Six Sigma or CPHQ preferred. Proficiency in statistical methods such as hypothesis testing, linear regression analysis, and statistical
process control is required. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel (Visual Basic),
PowerPoint, Visio (or other flowcharting application), and statistical software, such as Minitab and R, is required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Superior written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present ideas and data in a clear and compelling manner are requested. Experience with Tableau and Epic is strongly preferred. Certifications in Tableau and Epic are also strongly preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for the collation, evaluation, interpretation, and presentation of quality data. Provides insight and recommendations for improvement.
2. Leads and conducts analytics projects to support various quality and process improvement initiatives involving data collection and statistical analysis, data visualization, as well as preparing and updating score cards, benchmarking, and progress reports.
3. Develops decision supporting tools, including MIS, Tableau and Epic dashboards, balanced scorecards and drill-down/roll-up type reporting.
4. Provides analytical and statistical expertise to Quality Department by creating and demonstrating templates and other statistical tools. Assists team members with their data analysis and shares knowledge and expertise.
5. Drives continuous improvement activity around quality, safety and patient experience. Acts as a change agent.
6. Trains and mentors more junior members of the team in process improvement, data analysis, and statistical methods.
7. Researches statistical modeling & analytical tools and how it can be applied to healthcare to drive improvement within organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
 Strong critical thinking skills.
 Ability to improve and expand knowledge through self-learning, with resources and materials available both within the organization and externally.
 Understanding of process improvement/quality management methodologies.
 Ability to develop effective relationships with a broad variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
 Strong project management and organizational skills.
 Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Community Health Fellowship, R. Howard Dobbs Jr. Foundation

The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation is a private foundation working throughout Georgia to honor the legacy of R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Established in 1959, its mission is to enhance teaching and learning in K-12 public schools, expand access to health services for better outcomes, and promote environmental stewardship. A board of Dobbs family members and community leaders govern the Foundation and employ a staff of two (President, Relationships Manager).

Board committees provide leadership in each focus area by identifying priorities. The Health Committee has recently prioritized maternal & child health and child & adolescent mental health within its broader concern for expanding health access. The first is of particular concern due to Georgia’s dismal indicators of maternal and child well-being, especially for women of color. The second was identified as a particular concern in light of troubling trends for child & adolescent mental health in Georgia and the recent declaration of a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children’s Hospital Association. In light of the extent of these needs, the Committee assumes there is great opportunity for a private foundation to engage as a community partner and invest in both process and initiatives designed to yield better outcomes.

The Foundation seeks a recent Master of Public Health graduate with interest in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors for a two-year service and learning fellowship. Applicants should have experience with and/or a deep interest in maternal, child or adolescent health as well as an orientation toward community service, strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills, be self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively as a team member and independently, and the willingness/ability to travel statewide in Georgia.

The purpose of the Fellowship is to foster professional development of emerging leaders with community health expertise for service in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors while advancing the mission of the Foundation.

The term of appointment will be June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2024.

Job Description
• Work collaboratively with the President and Relationships Manager with a readiness to engage in all aspects of the Foundation’s day-to-day work.
• Provide thought leadership for the Foundation’s engagement around health with an emphasis on maternal & child health and child & adolescent mental health issues.
• Work collaboratively with the President and Relationships Manager on intersectional connections between health, education, and environmental stewardship. Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
o Contribute to a collaborative approach to the formulation of the Foundation’s strategic objectives; development of partnerships; assessment of investment/grant opportunities; and evaluation of previous commitments;
o Stay abreast of matters pertinent to the Foundation’s health interests and support learning among board and staff;
o Provide leadership in the review of health-related funding inquiries at all stages of the grantmaking process including Board deliberations; and,
o Provide leadership for an annual health symposium focused on matters of strategic priority to the Foundation that includes collaborative participation by funders with shared interests.

Compensation
$50,000 annually plus benefits, per diem and/or mileage reimbursements for travel, professional development, and parking.

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter describing your motivation for pursuing this position as well as a resume
to Rachel Sprecher at rsprecher [at] rhdobbs [dot] net by March 31, 2022.