How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Job Summary Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care- that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good. The Statistical Analysis of Biomedical and Educational Research (SABER) unit is the data coordinating center for several multi-center clinical trials and observational studies. We are a research center located within the Biostatistics Department at the School of Public Health (SPH) on Michigan's central campus. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic staff member to contribute positively to our community. As Associate Director, you will lead and mentor SABER statisticians, guide strategic and operational planning, oversee grant and project development, collaborate with investigators on complex multisite studies, advance statistical methods and teamwork, and represent SABER across the University and broader research community. This position reports to the Director of

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prides itself on fostering a collegial, open, and family-friendly work environment, and our team is fully remote. This is a five (5) year term-limited position, with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and funding availability. For more information on SABER, please visit: https://sph.umich.edu/saber/ For more information on the Biostatistics Department, please visit: https://sph.umich.edu/biostat/ Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise SABER statisticians and provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the SABER statistics functional area. SABER statisticians possess a wide variety of skills and/or knowledge, performing somewhat complex to very complex tasks As a member of the SABER Leadership Team, assist the SABER director and drive SABER direction with overall strategic planning and implementation, organizational development, and resource allocation Oversee the processes for development of grant proposals, budgets, and scopes of work for new and continuing funding, from both statistical and operational perspectives, and be responsible for improvements in these processes Collaborate independently with clinical and scientific investigators on the design, conduct, and analysis of both clinical trials and observational studies, typically in the multi-site context. Collaborative activities include determining study design and data collection, grant proposal development/writing, conducting statistical analyses, preparing statistical consideration sections of study protocol Collaborate with research teams on long-range plans for projects/programs, leading with both statistical and operational expertise Foster a spirit of teamwork among statisticians and SABER project work-groups Identify and apply appropriate statistical methodologies when presented with design and analysis problems that arise in clinical trial and observational study contexts, which may necessitate literature reviews, independent research, and/or collaboration with biostatistics faculty Present results of study, methodological, and/or operational work at professional meetings and other forums Develop and maintain relationships with faculty within SABER and other research groups within and outside the University. Represent SABER to external and internal audiences Required Qualifications

• Doctorate with 10+ years of clinical research experience as a statistician or Master's with 15+ years of clinical research experience as a statistician 5+ years of administrative and supervisory experience (academic or research experience preferred) 3+ years of experience leading complex multi-site data coordinating center projects, including oversight of scientific, statistical, operational, resource allocation, relationship management, and fiscal areas Experience leading and supervising a large team of statisticians (10+ simultaneously), integrating statistical activities into cross-functional clinical research teams, and managing change Demonstrated experience successfully collaborating with investigators to develop their ideas into funded studies and identifying new funding opportunities throughout the University and externally Ability to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of responsibilities Proven ability to manage competing priorities with exceptional attention to detail, along with excellent communication skills Understanding of ICH, GCP, and FDA regulations and guidelines with regard to the conduct of human subject research Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Work Locations This position is eligible for remote work. Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Job Opening

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Working Title SABER Associate Director Job Title Statistical Analysis Manager Work Location Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Mobile/Remote Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FLSA Status Exempt Organizational Group School Pub Health Department SABER / Biostatistics Posting Begin/End Date 9/17/2026 - 10/01/2026 Salary $129,291.80 - $159,713.40 Career Interest Research