Company Description Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost. Job Description The Contract Biostatistician will be responsible for implementing and executing methodological and statistical aspects of clinical development programs. This position is open within Client's Rare Disease therapeutic area and provides the opportunity to contribute ongoing late phase studies as well as providing support on new and exciting clinical programs. Qualification Ph.D (M.S) in biostatistics or statistics with 3+ (5+) years of experience in a clinical trial setting (biotech, pharma, CRO, academic institution) Excellent communication and writing skills including the ability to clearly describe advanced statistical techniques and interpret results Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of advanced clinical trial statistical methodology, including time-to-event and recurrent event analysis, sequential methods, longitudinal data analysis (e.g. LME, GEE), techniques for handling missing data, nonparametric methods Demonstrated productivity and ability to meet timelines for deliverables such as key results and final analyses The ability to produce statistical documents such as publications or technical reports Thorough and up-to-date working knowledge of SAS and additional statistical software (e.g. R, WinBUGS, etc.) Understanding of clinical / regulatory concepts for at least one therapeutic area With some supervision, ability to formulate statistical objectives, design and analyses for complex clinical projects Good communication and developing negotiation skills Qualifications Ph.D (M.S) in biostatistics or statistics with 3+ (5+) years of experience in a clinical trial setting (biotech, pharma, CRO, academic institution) Additional Information Best Regards, Anuj Mehta 973-967-3402