**Company :** Highmark Health **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** This position will act as the lead statistician for multiple projects with any level of complexity and will be the primary contact with the sponsor for all biostatistics related activities on assigned projects. Serves as an enterprise resource for complex statistical questions, study design considerations, and protocol development. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** + Writes and reviews statistical analysis plans (SAPs) based on the protocol, including development of well-presented mock-up displays for tables, listings, and figures.Creates or reviews programming specifications for analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures, and presentations.Suggests enhancements to the protocol as needed + Conducts and participates in review and quality control of project deliverables, ensuring that output meets expectations and is consistent with analysis described in SAP. + Presents analyses to internal and external stakeholders. + Conducts literature reviews related to analyses. Prepares manuscripts for publication and manages publication submission process. Serves as a SME in methods development for the team. + Mentors and advises junior research statisticians. + Discusses time estimates for completion of study-related activities with stakeholders and management and proactively communicates to management any difficulties with meeting these timelines. Monitors progress on study activities against agreed upon milestones and ensures the study timelines for project deliverables are met. Identifies out of scope tasks and escalates to management. + Participates in project teams, interfacing as necessary with other departmental project team representatives. + Other duties as assigned or requested. ​ **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** Required + Master's degree in analytics, health services research, epidemiology, or biostatistics with 3 years of Statistical Analysis - OR- + Bachelor's degree in analytics, health services research, epidemiology, or biostatistics with 6 years of Statistical Analysis -OR- + Doctorate in analytics, health services research, epidemiology, statistics, or biostatistics **LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS** **Required** + None **Preferred** + None **SKILLS** + Advanced knowledge of SAS, R, or Stata + Builds strong relationship with peers and cross-functional collaborators to achieve high performance + Ability to apply knowledge of advanced statistical design, analysis, and programming techniques utilized in clinical research and to effectively communicate statistical concepts + High degree of technical competence and effective communication skills, both oral and written ​ **Language (Other than English):** None **Travel Requirement:** 0%-25% **PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS** **Position Type** Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Frequently Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Occasionally Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required No Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Occasionally **_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._ **_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._ _As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._ _Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._ **Pay Range Minimum:** $78,900.00 **Pay Range Maximum:** $146,000.00 _Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._ Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 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