Senior Statistical Analyst (at the rank of Technical Manager)

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534866
Application deadline
7 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead statistical design, analysis, and interpretation of oncology clinical trials and observational research studies.
  • Provide expert statistical consultation on study design, sample size calculations, randomization procedures, and data analysis plans.
  • Analyze complex datasets including clinical trial data, genomic data, and electronic health records using advanced statistical methods.
  • Develop, implement, and validate reproducible statistical pipelines and workflows.
  • Contribute to research manuscripts, grant proposals, and regulatory submissions with statistical rigor.
  • Supervise and mentor junior statistical analysts and research staff.
  • Collaborate with investigators to translate research findings into clinical practice and publications.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Master's degree or above in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, or related discipline.
  • At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in medical, academic, or clinical research settings.
  • Specialization in oncology or clinical trial statistics is highly preferred.
  • Strong technical skills in R, SAS, or STATA; proficiency in Python or Linux is advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of clinical trial methodologies, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and high-dimensional data.
  • Demonstrated track record of leading research projects and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications.
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, capable of independent and collaborative work in multidisciplinary teams.

Appointment

  • Full-time fixed-term contract for 2–3 years, commencing as soon as possible, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Application review start date: April 21, 2026
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