What is a biostatistics director and how to become one

Key steps to become a biostatistics director

1. Explore biostatistics director education requirements

   Most common biostatistics director degrees

   Bachelor's

   44.0 %

   Doctorate

   24.0 %

   Master's

   24.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific biostatistics director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   SAS	17.90%
   CRO	10.47%
   Regulatory Submissions	8.75%
   Study Design	8.45%
   Biometrics	8.01%

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3. Complete relevant biostatistics director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New biostatistics directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a biostatistics director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real biostatistics director resumes.

4. Research biostatistics director duties and responsibilities

   • Act as project director for managing the preparation of safety and efficacy reports for NDA submission.
   • Support electronic regulatory submission which include STDM, CDISC standards.
   • Create and maintain standard QC notebooks for clinical research studies.
   • Conduct validation and QC on the deliverables from internal staff.

5. Apply for biostatistics director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a biostatistics director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams