Howard University Looking for Director of Statistics and Data Science Full Time

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of
Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

BASIC
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The Director of the SDCC leads a diverse group of statisticians and data science professionals who
provide advanced statistical analysis and research design expertise to Center Directors, faculty, research teams, fellows and students
engaged in research and data projects across the Centers of Excellence.

The Director will provide thought leadership, partner with
senior leaders to create innovative research projects, and set a strategic path for research and data science innovation while ensuring the
most rigorous, high-quality deliverables.

The Director of the SDCC will be responsible for leading the design of statistical
analysis plans for research studies; managing data; performing statistical analyses independently; creating reports intended for internal
and external audiences; creating presentations and white papers; and interfacing with Centers of Excellence directors, researchers, and
faculty to provide support in preparing peer-reviewed journal articles.

The incumbent in this position will provide
leadership and direction for the SDCC to collect, manage, analyze, and accurately interpret and report health science data across multiple
research entities at Howard University.

Under the guidance of the Director, the SDCC will perform complex statistical
analyses for a variety of clinical and health science research projects, and ensure statistical analyses are conducted with the highest
level of scientific integrity, while meeting deadlines.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator
of the Centers of Excellence.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

This position will directly supervise SDCC staff and
students. Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinates.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include
administrators, faculty, staff, and students both within the department and University-wide.

External contacts include local and federal government agencies, community-based organizations, health care
organizations, vendors, visitors, officials, and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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• Directs the SDCC in study design, database management, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of
  statistical research studies;
• Provides guidance and consultation to investigators and researchers on research design, statistical
  research approaches, requirements, and scientific standards to advance knowledge, innovation, and improve research.
• Sets clear
  vision for the SDCC and translates vision into actionable goals, objectives, and specific strategies.
• Provides leadership on matters
  pertaining to the utilization of data and implementation of analytic models.
• Leads development of grants, research reports,
  protocols, scientific abstracts, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and responses to requests from regulatory agencies, Institutional Review Boards,
  and other stakeholders.
• Directs planning and documentation of computer data file structure; develops, programs, manages, and
  maintains complex statistical databases.
• Recruit, train, mentor and motivate a data science and analytics team of direct reports and
  matrixed team members, empowering them to innovate while providing technical expertise.
• Leads lectures, presentations, and briefings
  at scientific meetings, seminars, and workshops.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, methods, and standards of statistical research.
• Knowledge
  of current and emerging trends in advanced statistical analysis for scientific application.
• Ability to guide data management and
  cleaning using data analysis software such as SAS.
• Ability to perform analytical and inferential statistics to include risk ratios,
  odds ratios, ANOVA, T-test, chi 2, correlation, non-parametric tests, regression and logistic regression, and survival analysis with
  expertise using data analysis software such as STATA, SAS, SPSS, R etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data visualization techniques and
  software such as Tableau.
• Knowledge of data management principles, regulatory requirements for medical and behavioral research,
  scientific reporting, and manuscript preparation requirements and standards.
• Ability to plan, create, program, and manage complex
  statistical computer databases.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from complex statistical
  information.
• Ability to consult with scientific investigators, interpret research requirements, and determine statistical analysis
  strategies.
• Ability to direct a team to design, analyze, and report on research projects.
• Demonstrated success working with
  senior leaders, developing an analytics roadmap, providing recommendations for innovative data science, and achieving high impact
  results.
• Strong analytical communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills
  and ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to write reports, briefings, and presentations that coherently
  present results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages; PowerPoint, Excel,
  Word.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctoral Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, or related
  area.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading a high performing team.
• Experience designing and implementing
  highly visible and innovative research projects.
• Demonstrated experience in management of large data sets and statistical
  analysis.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with
us!