Program Director I – CIBMTR

MCW

Program Director I directing Statistical Operations at the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research. Overseeing statistical operations and guiding biostatistical teams with research collaborations and management.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the Statistical Operations functional area of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR).
Develop, implement, and manage the Statistical Operations work portfolio for biostatisticians at CIBMTR MCW.
Provide direction and guidance to the statistical team to facilitate collaboration with medical and scientific researchers in study/project design, development of research instruments, collection, management and analysis of data, interpretation of results, preparation of reports, and publication of research.
Direct and supervise CIBMTR MCW statistical staff including recruitment, training, performance reviews, mentoring and corrective action.
Develop and maintain a system to standardize/enhance onboarding, training and periodic assessment of Statistical Staff performance.
Develop and facilitate professional development opportunities to support Statistical Staff engagement and retention.
Drive strategic initiatives within the statistical area and supports the development of long-term growth plans and efficiency goals.
Responsible for overseeing statistical operations requirements, communicating results to Senior Leadership, and developing strategies based on organizational reviews.
Develop policies and standard operating procedures specific to statistical operations.
Collaborate with other CIBMTR functional areas to establish standardized CIBMTR policies and procedures.
Work closely with Scientific Directors and Statistical Staff in study design, study population, data file preparation, analyses and assisting in the preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Required Experience: 10 years
Master’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or MPH preferred.
10 years of statistical experience in the medical research field preferable in hematopoietic cell transplantation with at least 5 years of program management responsibility in the medical research field or educational environment.
Prior work with large databases and datasets is required.
Teaching experience is desired.
Experience in CAR-T cell therapy studies is a plus.
Required Certification: CITI training required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical operationsbiostatisticsdata managementdata analysisstudy designprogram managementlarge databasesCITI trainingCAR-T cell therapy

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationmentoringcommunicationstrategic planningprofessional developmentperformance assessmentengagementtraining

Certifications

CITI training