Job Description

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we\'ll give you the opportunity to harness all that\'s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we\'ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you\'ll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About the role:
The Principal, Biostatistician provides biostatistics expertise for Boston Scientific sponsored clinical studies, and investigator sponsored research (ISR). This lead position provides biostatistical methodology and execution expertise towards the planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting of medical device clinical research studies in the Deep Brain Stimulation and Spine Cord Stimulation franchises of the Neuromodulation organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work with Clinical Science and Clinical Operations staff to develop scientifically sound clinical study designs and write the statistical section of clinical research protocols
• Perform sample size calculations and simulations
• Provide input to database requirements and SAS data set specifications
• With the programmer, generate statistical summary tables, patient data listings and reports using SAS
• Prepare statistical analysis plans
• Perform statistical program validation and handle complex study programming issues
• Contribute to the interpretation of clinical trial data and lead statistical methods and results section of the clinical study reports and scientific communications (presentations/manuscripts)
• Reviews and approves key statistical deliverables, including statistical exhibits (tables, figures and listings)
• Interfaces with vendors to ensure quality of their biostatistics and statistical programming activities and deliverables
• Manages timelines for statistical deliverables in coordination with vendors and cross-functional project teams

Required qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree or appropriate equivalent experience in statistics required
• 5+ years\' experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry
• Clinical study design experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics
• Experience applying adaptive design and Bayesian methods to clinical trials
• Experience in medical device, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
• Proficient programming skills in SAS, R or SPlus; experience using SQL and EDC highly desirable
• Knowledge of clinical trial methods and execution in a regulated environment
• Strong interpersonal and customer-focused skills; exceptional ability to drive results through strong collaborating and influencing skills across all business segments and geographies
• Demonstration or evidence of leadership competencies
• Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills, including experience presenting clinical trial results and statistical methods
• Working knowledge and understanding of medical coding, including ICD, CPT, DRG, etc.
• Ability to provide leadership to colleagues and senior management in innovative statistical techniques

The expected annualized base pay range this full-time position working at this location will be from $98,200 to $186,500 plus annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements) and the value of core and optional employee benefits being offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Boston Scientific considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs. Actual compensation may be otherwise adjusted if the position is filled outside of the intended geographic location.

Requisition ID: 568540

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn\'t just business, it\'s personal. And if you\'re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a drug-free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code \xc2\xa7 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company\'s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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