Principal Biostatistician

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.The Principal Biostatistician will represent the TMTT Biostatistics department on all aspects of the clinical development process, ranging from clinical trial designs to regulatory submissions while applying scientific rigor to statistical methods and interpretation of results and also advise on the conduct of clinical studies, database development and data quality assurance with the analysis of clinical endpoints in mind.How you'll make an impact

Statistical lead on one or more clinical trials, lead the coordination of analyses for study reports and other documents, and provide programming and validation support of these analyses

Statistical lead on Protocol and SAP development as well as CSRs

Collaborate with core stakeholders to provide statistical expertise in support of new product development (NPD/IDE) and/or regulatory submissions (e.g., PMA, CE Mark, PMDA) and other regulatory documents as needed

Collaborate with statistical programming team on TLF shells development, data analysis and validation of TLFs

Represent Biostatistics on project/study teams and coordinate/communicate with management and other team members regarding project/study status and timeline update

Provide statistical expertise on ad hoc data analysis requests and publication/presentation efforts related to the project team

Compile technical documents for internal and external audits

Contribute to the improvement, standardization, and globalization of Biostatistics processes and procedures, including the development of Biostatistics Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instruction Manuals (WIMs)

Collaborate on developing case report forms and clinical database to ensure quality data collection

Lead the efforts of data analysis for data monitoring committee as needed

What you'll need (Required):

Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics, with 2 years of previous analytical experience in clinical trials

Extensive understanding and knowledge in statistical methodologies related to clinical trial designs, statistical modeling and data analyses

Extensive understanding and knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., GCP, ICH, FDA, ISO) relevant to in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device research setting

Proven expertise in SAS and R

Experience using PASS or EAST

Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel

What else we look for (Preferred):

Medical Device experience

Capable of independently leading pivotal trials

Experience in trial simulations for sample size and power calculation

DMC/DSMB experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

Keeps abreast of new developments in statistics and regulatory guidance

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change

Ability to provide training and coaching to lower level employees

Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholders

Strict attention to detail

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

The time is now to join TMTT and shape mitral and tricuspid therapies that will transform treatment. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding environment that offers potential for growth and professional advancement for the right candidate.Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.For California, the base pay range for this position is $155,000 to $170,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.COVID Vaccination RequirementEdwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.