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Job Number:	6109
Job Title:	Senior Biostatistician
Date Posted:	1/4/2010

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Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, with more than five decades of experience in partnering with clinicians to develop life-saving innovations. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Edwards treats advanced cardiovascular disease with its market-leading heart valve therapies, and critical care and vascular technologies, which are sold in approximately 100 countries. The company has more than 6,200 employees worldwide. For us, helping patients is not a slogan – it's our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we help ensure that patients regain and even improve their quality of life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Senior Biostatistician Opportunity Snapshot: · Contribute to the development and documentation of clinical study protocols, having the primary responsibility for developing the statistical section of the protocols. · Provide quality review of the statistical analysis plan to ensure consistency with the protocol and adequacy to meet objectives defined in protocol. Support novel analytical methods, perform complex SAS programming and address all study program issues. · Generate statistical summary tables, graphs and reports using SAS for regulatory submissions, conference presentations, and/or marketing publications. · Provide consultation to clinical project team on any statistical issues related to trial conduct. · Will play a leading role in application of statistical and research methodological principles for the design, execution and analysis of clinical trials, and for ensuring the data analysis activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory and company standards.

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Our Requirements: *Multi-level position: Position title and level posted is preferred. However, depending on background and experience, we will consider hiring at the Staff Biostatistician level. The Senior Biostatistician position requires a minimum of two years of statistical methods experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry with a Ph.D. in biostatistics or statistics or a minimum of five years of statistical methods experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry with a master's degree in biostatistics or statistics. The Staff Biostatistician position requires a minimum of seven years statistical methods experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry with a Ph.D. in biostatistics or statistics. Knowledge and skills of SAS and PC applications software are required. Experience with the UNIX operating as well as with other statistical software such as S-plus/R is a plus.

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Company Name:	Edwards Lifesciences
Contact Person:	Patty vaquez
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Company Web Site:	www.edwards.com/Careers/reqfinder?urlvariablestring=3977
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How to Apply: At Edwards Lifesciences, we want you to have as much information as possible before making an important career decision. To find out more about this role and the opportunity it offers, please visit our website: www.edwards.com OR To apply directly to this position, please click the link below or cut and paste it into your browser: http://www.edwards.com/Careers/reqfinder?urlvariablestring=3977 ***Note to Agencies and Recruiters: Edwards Lifesciences is not accepting referrals from Agencies or Recruiters. Resumes received by Edwards Lifesciences from search firms and/or individual recruiters are considered unsolicited. Agencies and Recruiters: Refrain from contacting managers directly, to solicit job orders. Contact the Edwards Lifesciences Human Resources Department via e-mail at EW_Talent_Acquisition@edwards.com or call our dedicated Talent Acquisition hotline at 949-250-3422. Thank you.