Head of Medical Statistics Platform

The successful candidate will lead and strengthen the Medical Statistics platform that supports the research community on research methodology, biostatistics and data-management.

The mission of the Medical Statistics Platform is to be a central hub of expertise for clinical,

translational and epidemiological research, facilitating study design, data analysis and management, as well as disseminating results, and high-quality training. The platform offers a broad portfolio of services to IDIBAPS groups, professionals at the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona and other external academic and private organizations.

The Medical

Statistics platform is part of the IDIBAPS Core Facilities Programme, and participates in national and international networks, such as SCREN and ECRIN on clinical research.

Strategic leadership and operations: Coordinate the team of statisticians and data managers, ensuring efficient and highquality operations; in coordination with the Core Facilities strategic planning, develop an annual strategic and sustainability plan for the platform; maintain and update the platform’s scientific and methodological expertise; provide advanced statistical and methodological support, when required; ensure compliance with quality standards and certification processes, holding the ultimate responsibility for providing user support and advisory services.

Coordination with the Clinical Research Support Unit: Coordination within the Clinical Research Support Unit to advise clinical research investigators on the services and resources offered by the platform.

Financial management: Oversee the platform’s budget, pricing, ensure financial sustainability, and seek new funding opportunities.

Team management and development: Supervise the team’s activities, foster continuous professional growth, and promote a collaborative and productive working environment.

Reporting and evaluation: Monitor progress toward objectives, validate activity indicators, and regularly report achievements and outcomes to the Head coordination team and direct supervisor.