Lead a staff of over 40 Program Managers and Coordinators, Clinical and Research Specialists, Statisticians, and Computer Programmers and be responsible for the organization’s growth and changes to move the BDMAC forward; Encourage new statistical methodologies and make recommendations, or capitalize on opportunities where new methodology or approaches could save costs and time; Collaborate on the development and submission of multicenter and multinational funding applications for randomized clinical trials and cohort studies with a DCC component; Develop and oversee budgets for multicenter DCCs
Requirements:
PhD, ScD or DrPH in Biostatistics or related field with emphasis on applied statistical methodology; 5 years of experience in clinical or biostatistical research; Experience leading project teams
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Skip to Main Content Toggle navigation Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help FAQs UAB Home UAB Human Resources Benefits About Birmingham School of Public Health - Professor Faculty Position - BDMAC Director - Biostatistics Bookmark this Requisition | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information School/College School of Public Health Title School of Public Health - Professor Faculty Position - BDMAC Director - Biostatistics Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The Department of Biostatistics (School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham) is inviting applications for the Director of the Biostatistics, Data Management, and Analysis Core ( BDMAC ). This position will be a key driver of the further development, management, and operations of the BDMAC . This is a tenure-track appointment as a Professor in the School of Public Health. As the key faculty member in charge of a large staff responsible for day-to-day coordinating center operations, the Director will work with investigators on the development and conduct of new multicenter studies and trials with a data coordinating center ( DCC ) component. Thus, the Director will be communicating data management and statistical problems and ideas to statisticians and non-statisticians, as well as contributing to statistical analyses needed for presentation and publication. The Director will enjoy being a role model for colleagues and lead with integrity and honesty. Founded in 1978, the UAB School of Public Health has grown to 75 full-time faculty and 1100 students. In 2021, the School received $37 million in research grants and contracts and ranked 19th in NIH funding among all schools of public health. Diversity is one of the school’s values and strengths, with 45% of students identifying as a member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic group and 16% identifying as first-generation college students. Diversity is also one of the core values of the Department of Biostatistics and is essential to achieving excellence in research and education. In 2020, the School of Public Health received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity ( HEED ) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. UAB is a very high research activity (R1) university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB received nearly $849 million in research grants and awards for the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2021, with the university ranking 8th in NIH funding among all public universities. Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with some 25,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact exceeding $7.15 billion. Forbes named UAB America’s Best Large Employer for 2021. Responsibilities will include: Lead a staff of over 40 Program Managers and Coordinators, Clinical and Research Specialists, Statisticians, and Computer Programmers and be responsible for the organization’s growth and changes to move the BDMAC forward Encourage new statistical methodologies and make recommendations, or capitalize on opportunities where new methodology or approaches could save costs and time Collaborate on the development and submission of multicenter and multinational funding applications for randomized clinical trials and cohort studies with a DCC component Develop and oversee budgets for multicenter DCCs Identify and plan statistical tasks, timelines, and resources and account for critical dependencies and resources in order to estimate, agree and ensure that statistical work meets deadline commitments and quality standards in a timely manner Oversee and participate in documentation management related to clinical trials, including case report forms, electronic data capture, and data management validation plans and their deployment Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and teleconferences and provide consulting, interpretive, and analytical support Must have sound knowledge of relevant clinical and statistical regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP , ICH , CDISC , FDA , and other requirements) Collaborate on multicenter and multinational grants and contracts to investigate important unanswered questions. Provide expert advice on the design of protocols, statistical and data management issues within grants and contracts. Provide statistical advice on complex statistical problems and perform statistical analyses Represent the Department of Biostatistics in the internal and external research communities in developing and conducting studies Contribute to the definition and oversight of the setup, methodology, decision making, support, and implementation of DCCs and ability to direct and mentor junior faculty members, statisticians, data managers, and computer programmers Drive statistical thinking and knowledge across programs Applicants are asked to include with their online application: 1. A cover letter describing what they see as their future potential contribution with respect to establishing and leading a data coordinating center. 2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae detailing publications, teaching, and funding history 3. Contact information for three (3) references For questions regarding this position, contact bstdmacsearch@uab.edu . Required Qualifications PhD, ScD or DrPH in Biostatistics or related field with emphasis on applied statistical methodology 5 years of experience in clinical or biostatistical research Experience leading project teams Evidence of successful collaboration and communication with clinical researchers Demonstrated leadership capabilities Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications Experience leading clinical trials and multicenter studies Experience with program management to ensure trial tasks are completed on time Experience as a faculty member in a biostatistics or equivalent department Experience with statistical analysis of biological data Experience from supervision of colleagues Experience with SAS , R, or other programming languages Experience with clinical and statistical regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP , ICH , CDISC , FDA , and other requirements) Posting Detail Information Posting Number F1922P Open Date 09/12/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. 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