OverviewThe Director of Biostatistics is a hands-on statistical leader responsible for the design, analysis, and interpretation of Phase 1-Phase 3 clinical trials with a primary focus on inflammation and oncology indications. This role combines scientific leadership with active execution and intensive CRO oversight, ensuring high-quality statistical deliverables across outsourced clinical studies.
The Director will work closely with Clinical Development and external partners to drive trial design, analysis strategies, and regulatory-ready outputs while remaining directly involved in study-level statistical activities.
ResponsibilitiesStatistical Leadership
- Lead and personally contribute to statistical strategy and execution for Phase 1-3 clinical studies, including first-in-human, dose-escalation, proof-of-concept, and registrational trials in oncology and inflammatory diseases.
- Provide direct input into trial design, endpoint selection, sample size justification, interim analyses, and adaptive strategies, particularly for early-stage development
- Author, review, and approve:
- Statistical sections of clinical protocols
- Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)
- Tables, listings, and figures (TLFs)
- Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
CRO Oversight & Execution
- Serve as the primary statistical point of contact for CROs, providing close, day-to-day oversight of outsourced biostatistics and programming activities
- Actively review CRO deliverables for scientific accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance, including datasets, analysis outputs, and reports
- Ensure CROs adhere to agreed-upon timelines, quality standards, CDISC/CDASH conventions, and statistical methodologies
- Lead CRO selection, scope definition, and ongoing performance management for biostatistics and programming services
Cross-Functional & Regulatory Engagement
- Partner closely with Clinical Development to ensure statistical approaches align with program objectives and clinical strategy Finish
- Provide statistical expertise for data monitoring committees, interim analyses, and data review meetings
- Contribute directly to regulatory submissions, briefing documents, and responses to health authority questions
- Represent biostatistics in cross-functional development teams and external regulatory interactions as needed
Operational Focus
- Ensure the timely production and accuracy of all statistical analyses and integrated reports across assigned studies
- Maintain consistency of statistical approaches across programs while remaining flexible to study-specific needs
- Stay current on evolving statistical methodologies, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices relevant to oncology and inflammation trials
Statistical Programming Oversight
- Direct and mentor statistical programmers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant production of CDISC-compliant datasets (SDTM/ADaM), tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for clinical study reports.
- Translate Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) into clear, actionable programming specifications and define data structure requirements for external CRO partners or internal teams.
- Ensure rigorous quality control (QC) and validation of analysis datasets and statistical outputs to meet FDA/EMA regulatory standards."
- Collaborate with data management and clinical teams to resolve data issues and ensure consistency between clinical databases and statistical outputs.
- Develop and implement efficient statistical programming workflows, macros, and best practices to improve productivity and compliance across multiple clinical trials
Qualifications- PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
- 15 +years of experience supporting clinical drug development, including Phase 1-Phase 3 trials and regulatory submissions
- Demonstrated experience working in CRO-heavy models, with direct responsibility for reviewing and managing outsourced statistical work
- Strong expertise in clinical trial statistics, regulatory standards (FDA, ICH), and industry best practices
- Proficiency with SAS and other commonly used statistical software