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  1. Jobs at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

Mathematical Statistician Careers at CDER

Work for the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

What do Mathematical Statisticians do at CDER?

The duties of a Mathematical Statistician at CDER differ by office. Opportunities may include:

  • Evaluating and advising on protocols for clinical studies and assessing the evidence for safety and efficacy from clinical studies submitted in drug and biologics applications.
  • Employing a broad variety of statistical procedures relevant to pre-clinical and clinical evaluation decisions for new and generic drugs as well as new and biosimilar biologics and the emerging fields of quantitative risk assessment and pharmacogenomics.
  • Working with multidisciplinary teams of review scientists in a dynamic, highly challenging, and innovative atmosphere of development, evaluation, and research of drugs and therapeutic biologics.
  • Interacting with national, international, public, and private organizations on statistical issues and helping to develop guidance for the pharmaceutical industry.

Related positions include:

How can I find a Mathematical Statistician position at CDER?

Available CDER positions are listed on USAJOBS and under the FDA 21st Century Cures Act Hiring Authority.

  1. Search USAJOBS by Keyword: CDER. You can filter your search by Agency: Food and Drug Administration and Series: 1529 - Mathematical Statistics.
  2. Visit We Are Hiring | FDA to find a current listing of opportunities utilizing the FDA 21st Century Cures Act Hiring Authority.

Where can I learn more about careers at the FDA?

For general information on working at the FDA and additional employment opportunities, visit: Jobs and Training at FDA.

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