Associate Director/Director, Biostatistics, Clinical Pharmacology (Multiple Locations)

Location: 
United States
Job Posted Date: 
October 22, 2021
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Population: 
Other

Roles and Responsibilities of the Position 

  • Lead the biostatistics function to develop and execute statistical strategy, design and analyses for clinical pharmacology trials across portfolio.
  • Ensure the use of appropriate statistical methodologies and its clear communication in a cross functional setting.
  • Oversee and collaborate with statistical analysis vendors and consultants as needed.
  • Maintain transparent communication with vendors and partners enabling timely and quality deliverables.
  • Provide support and instructions for derivations and analyses for clinical pharmacology studies to statistical programming as appropriate to ensure quality of deliverables.
  • Develop statistical programs as necessary to perform analyses, prepare data displays and verify the correctness of data and analyses.
  • Help design data capture methods and select appropriate study endpoints for clinical pharmacology studies.
  • Contribute to establishing and maintaining policies, procedures, and standards within the biostatistics department and in cross functional teams as appropriate.

 

Job Requirements: 

Required Qualifications and Background

  • PhD with minimum 8 years OR master’s with minimum 10 years of experience in statistics/biostatistics/related field is required
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical pharmacology studies experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is required
  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, drug development regulations pertinent to statistical analysis, and sound understanding of statistical applications for clinical pharmacology studies is required
  • Familiarity with common PK modelling approaches is preferred (although implementation is not part of the responsibilities) and can be part of training
  • Previous NDA/BLA/MAA experience is preferred.
  • Proficient SAS programming skills and solid understanding of CDISC models and standards
  • Ability to plan, develop timelines, multi-task, and shift priorities rapidly to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills along with demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal skills.

 

Available Locations for the Role

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • US Based-Remote
Location: 
National