What is a clinical statistics manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a clinical statistics manager

1. Explore clinical statistics manager education requirements

   Most common clinical statistics manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   64.3 %

   Master's

   22.9 %

   Doctorate

   8.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific clinical statistics manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   SAS	18.46%
   Data Collection	15.90%
   Clinical Trials	14.52%
   Statistical Software	10.94%
   Regulatory Agencies	8.91%

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3. Complete relevant clinical statistics manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New clinical statistics managers 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 clinical statistics manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real clinical statistics manager resumes.

4. Research clinical statistics manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the biannual MedDRA upgrade implementation and the auto encoding optimization project
   • Create detail methodology documents and programming specifications and provide programming support in SQL and SAS.
   • Perform database UAT testing and validation, and work with clinical programmers to resolve database issues.
   • Chair a roundtable discussion at the FDA on the development of disease modifying drugs in Alzheimer's disease.

5. Apply for clinical statistics manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a clinical statistics manager 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