Job Abstract

Key Role: 

Support federal health research and development (R&D) organizations, including the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Health (ARPA-H), as a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technology Adviser (SETA) for programs related to biostatistics. Apply scientific and engineering subject matter expertise to help conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded R&D programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Design, develop, size, and analyze both clinical and public health trials. Characterize the state of a technical field, including identifying state-of-the-art technologies and promising new approaches. Perform analyses to recommend ambitious targets that are on the cutting edge of what might be achievable. Identify key technical experts across academia, industry, and national labs, perform technical outreach, and facilitate the formation of new multi-disciplinary technical communities. Review highly technical proposals and support negotiations of selected projects, including advising on project plans and technical milestones for complex R&D projects. Perform direct and periodic technical oversight of the project portfolio, from set-up to close-out, and assist the client with managing projects to achieve clear and compelling outcomes.  

Basic Qualifications:  

• 5+ years of experience with post-academic biostatistics
• 5+ years of experience with designing, developing, sizing, and analyzing both clinical and public health trials
• Ability to design biomedical or clinical trials, and trials for social science experiments 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Master's degree in Biostatistics 

Additional Qualifications:  

• Experience in support of an Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) organization, including DARPA, IARPA, ARPA-E, or ARPA-H
• Experience in a consulting environment 
• Ability to develop and convey meaningful insights, significant contributions, and recommendations to address complex client issues 
• Ability to learn, grow, and develop new skill sets 
• Ability to display creativity and resourcefulness 
• Possession of excellent data gathering, analytical, problem-solving, and client service skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Doctorate degree in Biostatistics

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

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