Sr. Biostatistician
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Telligen is a Population Health Management Company that improves the quality and costeffectiveness of healthcare for consumers and providers.
To apply for this position please visit our website at www.telligen.com/careers and search for position
15-2434.
Position Summary:
This position will support the operation and maintenance of a clinical performance measurement
system in connection with Pay for Performance (P4P). The Sr. Biostatistician is responsible for
planning, designing, performing pattern analysis and presenting results of health care related
information using statistical software. The incumbent will also serve as a lead or technical resource for
other team members.
Essential Functions:
Designs optimal methodologies for statistical analyses and reporting including sampling, data
collection tool design, validation and reliability methods, experimental design, statistical modeling,
data communication and pattern analysis. Provides recommendations to Company management.
Serve as a technical resource to team members as it relates to statistical analysis and methodologies.
Provides training and guidance as needed.
Interprets and draws conclusions on analysis results. Integrates analysis results into activities and/or
projects. Provides statistical/data analysis education and consultation to project team members.
Drafts various types of documentation describing analysis techniques.
Creates analysis tools for retrieving information including programming of statistical software
programs. Maximizes tools for efficiency in data collection by staying abreast of new technologies.
Researches and archives internal and external data sources for use in analysis activities. Manages and
monitors the integrity of data ensuring quality and accuracy. Serves as a technical resource to
physicians and Company management regarding the availability and reliability of data sources.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Masters degree in mathematics or statistics or related field and/or equivalent experience and/or
training; 3 - 5 years experience performing statistical analysis or research; 2 years experience
performing in a leadership role. Prior experience with clinical quality reporting, pay for performance or
working for QIO or similar entity strongly preferred.
Additional Comments:
Experience with SAS strongly preferred.
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Experience in performing health care statistical analysis preferred.
Behaviors:
Technical Expertise
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Pattern Recognition
Teamwork
Oral/Written Communication
Work Environment:
Sensitivity level of information handled in this position: moderate
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Telligen. Therefore, if you will
require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at
this time.
Telligen and its affiliates are Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability)
and E-Verify Participants.
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