Lilly

Advisor - Computational Statistics

US, Boston MA Full time

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Verve Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly & Company within Lilly Research Labs, is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company established with a mission to solve the global health epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Founded by world-leading experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics and gene-editing, Verve is pioneering a new approach to the care of cardiovascular disease, potentially transforming treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing medicines.

Responsibilities:

Statistical Trial Analysis:

  • Collaborate with other statistical colleagues and study personnel to provide input to statistical analysis plans
  • Assist in and/or be accountable for selecting statistical methods for data analysis, authoring the corresponding sections of the data analysis plan, and conducting the actual analysis once a reporting database is created
  • Collaborate with data management in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans
  • Maintain proficiency with respect to SAS programming and statistical methodology and in applying new and varied methods
  • Effectively justify methods selected and implement previously outlined analysis plans
  • Conduct peer-review of work products from statistical colleagues
  • Effectively use current technologies and available tools for conducting the clinical trial analysis

Communication of Results and Inferences:

  • Collaborate with other statistical colleagues to write reports and communicate results
  • Responsible for assisting in the communication of study results via regulatory submissions, and manuscripts, as well as for communicating one-on-one with key customers
  • Assist or respond to regulatory queries working in collaboration with other statistical colleagues

Therapeutic Area and Systems Knowledge:

  • Understand relevant disease states in order to enhance the level of customer focus and collaboration
  • Ensure replication of tools and systems, where applicable and stay informed of technology advances

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Perform work in full compliance with assigned curriculum(s) and will be responsible for following applicable Corporate, Medical, local, and departmental policies, procedures, processes and training

Basic Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or MSPH with concentration in Statistics or Biostatistics.
  • 6+ years of industry experience

Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • Proficiency in the SAS, R and other programming language
  • Interpersonal/teamwork skills for effective interactions
  • Technical growth and application with working knowledge of statistics and statistical software
  • Self-management skills with a focus on results for prompt and accurate completion of competing deliverables
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Demonstrated problem solving ability and attention to detail
  • Data analysis, technology, and systems expertise

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.


Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$166,500 - $266,200

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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