Biostatistician II (Part-time)

Job Description: Biostatistician II (Part-Time) Job Title: Biostatistician II (Part-Time) Location: Remote Organization: Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA) Job Type: Contractor, part-time (up to 20 hours per week, on average) Travel: Willingness to travel up to twice per year for team meetings Reports to: Chief Research and Quality Officer Cardiovascular disease is the single largest contributor to premature death and disability in the world. At CVAUSA, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality cardiovascular care and to advancing scientific discovery through clinical research, including randomized trials and observational and health outcomes research. As we build our clinical programs and our national network of cardiovascular research, we need strong team members who are passionate about generating rigorous real-world evidence that improves cardiovascular care. Position Summary The Biostatistician II will support CVAUSA's real-world evidence and observational research portfolio by independently leading the statistical analysis of defined studies across the network's community cardiology practices. This fully remote, part-time role is well suited to an experienced master's- or doctoral-level statistician who can draft statistical analysis plans, prepare and analyze real-world data from electronic health records, claims, and registries, and contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and grant deliverables. This role is ideal for a biostatistician who can work independently within defined project scopes, collaborate effectively with investigators and clinical stakeholders, and translate complex data into rigorous, reproducible analyses that support high-quality, evidence-based cardiovascular care. Key Responsibilities Independently conduct statistical analyses for assigned observational cohort, registry, and quality studies, including data preparation, cohort definition, and application of appropriate analytic methods. Draft statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for defined studies and contribute to protocol and study design, including sample-size and power calculations. Apply multivariable regression, survival analysis, longitudinal/mixed-effects models, and confounding-adjustment methods (e.g., propensity scoring) appropriate to real-world data. Prepare, clean, link, and quality-control real-world datasets from EHR, claims, and registry sources, including phenotype and endpoint definition using standard code sets (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT). Produce validated, reproducible analytic code (SAS and/or R) along with tables, listings, and figures for reports and publications. Contribute substantively to abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and grant applications, including methods and results sections, in collaboration with investigators. Communicate analytic findings clearly to investigators, clinical leaders, and other internal non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications Required Master's degree (MS, MPH, or equivalent) in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or a related quantitative discipline, plus approximately 2–5 years of applied experience; or a doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant field. Demonstrated ability to conduct multivariable and survival analyses independently and to interpret results accurately. Strong proficiency in SAS and/or R, including data management of large, complex datasets. Proficiency in SQL. Proficiency and experience with missing-data approaches such as multiple imputation. Experience drafting or substantially contributing to statistical analysis plans. Experience with real-world data sources (EHR, administrative claims, clinical registries) and data-linkage or phenotyping methods. Working knowledge of research data governance, HIPAA/PHI handling, and Good Clinical Practice principles. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Proficiency with causal-inference and confounding-adjustment methods (propensity scores, matching, weighting). Experience in cardiovascular clinical research, particularly cardiac imaging (e.g., PET/myocardial blood flow) and/or cardiac procedural care (e.g., coronary angiography, PCI, catheter ablation). Served as biostatistician for 2+ prior outcomes/quality research projects. Record of contribution to peer-reviewed publications or abstracts. Proficient in using Power BI for data visualization. Familiarity with cardiovascular code sets (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT) and CMS data conventions. Key Attributes Comfortable working independently within defined project scopes and self-motivated. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills. Able to balance multiple priorities in a fully remote, part-time environment. Works collaboratively and is responsive to feedback. Motivated by improving quality and outcomes in cardiovascular care. Demonstrates a high level of integrity and professionalism. Why Join Cardiovascular Associates of America At CVAUSA, you'll help advance scientific discovery at a national scale, as part of the nation's largest network of cardiovascular care professionals. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with and learn from physician, quality, and research leaders. Your work will be more than just numbers and data; it will be foundational for our efforts to improve patient care and save lives. You'll join a mission-focused organization dedicated to excellence in cardiovascular care and clinical research.