Job Summary
To provide statistical leadership and expertise in the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of clinical and translational research projects spearheaded by TTSH Rehabilitation Centre and Institute of Research Excellence (IREx).
The Medical Statistician will oversee and support data management, statistical planning, and analytical activities across multi-centre, multidisciplinary research programmes, and work closely with programme leads, investigators, clinicians, and research staff to ensure high-quality, and timely research outputs.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
SPECIFIC
Work with multidisciplinary research teams (researchers, clinicians, coordinators, IT and bioinformatics staff) in the conduct of research studies by:
- Providing statistical input into study design, including sample size calculations, statistical methodology, data clean up and analysis plans, research design methods /protocols for clinical research studies and trials
- Performing statistical analysis and interpreting findings to support scientific objectives
- Preparing clear and concise statistical reports, tables, figures, to communicate results to investigators and collaborators
- Conducting data quality control checks to identify and resolve inconsistencies, missing data, and anomalies
- Contributing to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, grant reports, conference presentations, for international conferences, funding agencies, institutional stakeholders, or collaborators
- Coordinating with software engineers, academic researchers, bioinformaticians, and IT teams on joint database development and data management.
- Providing educational programmes in collaboration with TTSH CRIO for data management, biostatistics, data analysis, and related disciplines
- Ensuring that statistical and data management practices comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory, ethical, and institutional requirements
GENERAL
- Attend research meetings and contribute statistical input to project discussions and decision-making
- Support administrative and documentation needs related to data management and analysis
- Assist in building a collaborative and collegial research environment within IREx, TTSH CRIO and partner institutions (clinical, academic)
- Perform other duties as directed by the Reporting Officer, Programme Leads, Principal Investigators, or Head of Department
Job Requirements
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics/biostatistics/medical statistics
- Master's Degree or PhD (medical /biostatistics)
Experience / Skills
- 2 years working experience in relevant field (above)
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)
- Working knowledge of statistical software and clinical database platforms (R, STATA, Electronic Data Capture system)
- Working knowledge of SQL and programming, with interest in adopting new analytical and computational technologies
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical research processes, and regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with clinicians and researchers
- Ability to translate clinical or biological questions into statistical or computational problems
- Meticulous, detail-oriented, and committed to research quality and integrity
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated initiative, ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet deadlines
- Willingness to provide training and guidance in biostatistics or related areas
