The primary
responsibility of this individual is to
manage the statistical aspect of
clinical research undertaken by CRC. The
Biostatistician is responsible for:
1.
Statistical consultancy and
operations.
This
is a research support
service regarding the
statistical aspects of a
research project. It
includes input on planning
and design of the research,
data monitoring and
validation, data analysis
and statistical reporting.
2.
Methodological research.
This
aims to develop new
statistical approaches
relevant to current and
future research practice.
This research may be on
topics as diverse as design
issues, development of
statistical methods,
clarification of
interpretation or
improvement of report.
3.
Statistical computing.
This
involves the critical use of
standard statistical
software, writing custom
tailored macros, or even
actually developing computer
software.
4.
Training of CRC staff and
users of research data.
This
involves any formal or
informal expounding with
educational purpose on
design methodology,
statistical techniques and
their implication, and
interpretation of research
data
Qualification
Masters (MSc)
degree or Doctorate (PhD) in Statistics
or Mathematics, and at least two (2)
years of clinical research related
experience.
Criteria for
appraisal
1.
Sound
input on design of clinical
research
2.
Sound
application of
biostatistical methods or
techniques in data analysis
work.
3.
Remain
current on development in
biostatistical research
4.
Able
to propose and conduct sound
statistical research.
5.
Achieve high-power user
status for common
professional statistical
computing tool such as SAS,
STATA and S-Plus.
6.
Communicate effectively with
CRC research staff and
clients.
7.
Professional conduct in the
presence of clients and
research.
Specific
duties
1.
Statistical consultancy and
operations.
Provide inputs on study or
trial design to
investigators
Perform sample size
planning for a research
Advise on sampling design
and generate the sampling
scheme for a research
Advise on randomization
design and generate the
randomization schedule
Advise on statistical
aspects of data monitoring
Perform the blind data
review prior to database
lock
Finalize and prepare the
SAP
Undertake the data
analysis as per SAP
2.
Methodological research.
Initiate, design and conduct
research to develop new
statistical approaches
relevant to current and
future clinical research
needs.
3.
Statistical computing.
Use
STATA, SAS and S-Plus to
perform data analysis
Write custom macros in
STATA, SAS or S-Plus to
conduct analysis
Maintain library of macros
4.
Training of CRC staff and
users of research data.
Informal teaching of CRC
staff and clients on design
methodology, statistical
methods and interpretation
of research data
Design, develop and
conduct in-house training
program on biostatistics and
research methodology for CRC
staff.
Design, develop and
conduct training courses on
biostatistics and research
methodology for CRC clients
Perform other
duties as assigned by the person to whom
this individual reports to from time to
time.
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