Senior Biostatistician – Oncology

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the worlds most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

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Are you a Biostatistician with experience supporting Oncology pre-clinical or clinical trials? We would love to talk to you!

The Senior Biostatistician is responsible for planning, analysis and reporting of pre-clinical, clinical, and post-launch studies conducted by the Clinical Affairs teams.

This position is part of the Data Management and Analytics Department and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA. Open to Remote for a very Senior level Statistician.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide statistical input for study protocols and data collection instruments, develop statistical analysis plans, and compute sample sizes for pre-clinical, clinical, and post-launch studies, CE/IVD studies, and meta-analyses
• Support R&D with statistical input and advise as needed for biomarker selection, algorithm development, and analytical studies
• Write statistical analysis reports for various studies and regulatory submissions
• Stay current on product development issues and stages of clinical development by attending research review and development team meetings
• Consider the business needs in different clinical study design scenarios and educate the cross-functional team on how to improve prospects for future clinical studies

Essential Requirements

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in statistics or biostatistics
• Minimum of 2- 3 years of related work experience
• Graduate-level knowledge of statistics including Survival Analysis, Logistic Regression, Multivariate Analysis, ANOVA, Categorical Data Analysis, and DOE
• Must possess proficiency in statistical programming languages such as SAS and R.
• Must be a proactive learner and adapt to new statistical methods and statistical software that are useful in oncology development.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• In-depth understanding of Kaplan-Meier Analysis, the Cox PH Model, and the Mixed Model gained through both training and work experience is mandatory for this position
• Past experience with CE-IVD and FDA (510(k) and PMA) submissions.
• Past experience supporting the design and validation of multiplex qPCR biomarker panels.

Cepheid, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

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When you join us, youll also be joining Danahers global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, youll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why well empower you to push the boundaries of whats possible.

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When you join us, youll also be joining Danahers global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, youll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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If youve ever wondered whats within you, theres no better time to find out.

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