Job Description
Job Description
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Biostatistics and Data Science for Digital Clinical Measures Development-
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Be a part of the legacy: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program Our Research Laboratories' Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company, postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.
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Position Summary: -
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a strong background in biostatistics and data science to join a cross-functional team in advancing the development of digital clinical measures for Parkinson's disease, leveraging sensor-based technologies/wearables. -The research in this role (up to three years) will focus on developing fit-for-purpose digital clinical measures for drug development. This offers a unique opportunity to conduct innovative research at the intersection of quantitative science, digital health, and clinical development.-
Key Responsibilities: -
- Develop and refine novel statistical and data science methodologies and algorithms to support digital clinical measure development.-
- Design and implement validation frameworks for digital endpoints derived from sensor, wearable, and mobile health data.--
- Analyze data from observational and interventional clinical studies utilizing sensor-based digital health technologies to identify and validate digital biomarkers relevant to Parkinson's disease.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, including clinical scientists, biostatisticians, technology specialists, and data scientists, to build digital measures that can be deployed in clinical trials to support drug development.-
- Drive innovation and shape best practices in digital clinical measure development and validation by leading and contributing to high-impact scientific publications and conference presentations.-
- Stay current with emerging trends in digital health, biostatistics, and regulatory guidance to effectively apply the latest standards for digital measures and endpoints.-
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Requirements - PhD in Statistics within 6 months of hire in Biostatistics, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related quantitative discipline.-
- Strong proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python) and visualization techniques.-
Preferred Qualifications: -
- Experience working with clinical trial or observational study data, and/or real-world evidence studies.-
- Prior experience analyzing data from digital health and sensor-based technologies.-
- Prior experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare research settings.-
- Experience with longitudinal data analysis, machine learning, and advanced statistical modeling techniques.-
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.-
- Excellent communication, scientific writing, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated record of scientific publications and presentations.-
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Required Skills: Collaborating, Interpersonal Communication, Python (Programming Language), Quantitative Analytics, R Programming
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 11/24/2025
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Job Tags
Full time, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Shift work,