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Director, Biostatistics

Chicago, IL · On-site

$190K - $260K/yr

Demonstrated management skills; ability to manage the work of Ph.D./MS level biostatisticians, and have developed training for junior statisticians new to the industry. * Experience working with ...

Senior Director Biostatistics

Boston, MA · On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Serve as a biostatistics leader within the organization, and manage statistical efforts for multiple clinical studies across a clinical program; provide leadership and guidance to other members of ...

Demonstrated management skills; ability to manage the work of Ph.D./MS level biostatisticians, and have developed training for junior statisticians new to the industry. * Experience working with ...

Director, Biostatistics

Chicago, IL · On-site

$190K - $260K/yr

Demonstrated management skills; ability to manage the work of Ph.D./MS level biostatisticians, and have developed training for junior statisticians new to the industry. * Experience working with ...

Director, Biostatistics

Triangle, VA · On-site

$190K - $260K/yr

Demonstrated management skills; ability to manage the work of Ph.D./MS level biostatisticians, and have developed training for junior statisticians new to the industry. * Experience working with ...

OR · On-site

$275K - $290K/yr

The Sr. Director of Biostatistics will provide leadership and strategic input for clinical ... Lead the biometrics team including statistician, data manager, and statistical programmer at a ...

Director, Biostatistics

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$190K - $260K/yr

Demonstrated management skills; ability to manage the work of Ph.D./MS level biostatisticians, and have developed training for junior statisticians new to the industry. * Experience working with ...

Serve as a biostatistics leader within the organization, and manage statistical efforts for multiple clinical studies across a clinical program; provide leadership and guidance to other members of ...

The Senior Director Biostatistics will partner with other company leaders to design and implement ... The incumbent will manage and direct CRO partners and leverage the capabilities of these partners.

Manages timelines, deliverables, and budgets of contract research organizations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible for all statistical oversight of early development projects.

Manages timelines, deliverables, and budgets of contract research organizations. Essential Duties ... Supervise biostatisticians. * Indirectly supervise employees in other functions through a dotted ...

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How much do manager biostatistics jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager biostatistics in the United States is $137,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,500.00 and $168,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Manager Biostatistics?

A Manager Biostatistics is a professional who leads a team of biostatisticians in designing, analyzing, and interpreting data from clinical trials and research studies, primarily in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries. They oversee the statistical aspects of projects, ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as clinical, regulatory, and data management. Their responsibilities also include mentoring team members, managing project timelines, and contributing to the development of statistical analysis plans and reports.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Biostatistics, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Biostatistics, you need advanced knowledge of statistical methodologies, clinical trial design, and a graduate degree in biostatistics or a related field. Proficiency with statistical software such as SAS, R, and experience with data management systems are typically required, alongside possible certifications like SAS Certified Specialist. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential for effectively guiding teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. These competencies ensure accurate data analysis, high-quality research, and successful project delivery in regulated environments.

How does a Manager of Biostatistics typically collaborate with clinical and regulatory teams during drug development projects?

As a Manager of Biostatistics, you play a pivotal role in cross-functional collaboration, especially with clinical and regulatory teams. You’ll work closely with clinical researchers to design studies, establish statistical analysis plans, and interpret results, ensuring the scientific rigor of the data. In addition, you’ll support regulatory submissions by preparing statistical reports and addressing queries from regulatory agencies. Effective communication and the ability to translate complex statistical concepts for non-statistical team members are essential for success in this role.
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Director, Biostatistics

Director, Biostatistics

Tempus

Chicago, IL • On-site

$190K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.
We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Director of Biostatistics to lead a team of biostatisticians involved in multiple aspects of clinical research at Tempus. The Director of Biostatistics builds and maintains strong collaborations with other teams across the organization such as Medical Science, Research and Data Science.
Responsibilities:
  • Build and lead a high-performance team of biostatisticians with expertise in various aspects of statistics, clinical trial design, and data analysis. Provide expert conceptual and methodological leadership and collaborate with stakeholders through the design and conduct of retrospective validation studies
  • Lead development on statistical analysis plan (SAP) for Tempus sponsored interventional and observational studies. This will include sample size and power calculations, and propose accurate and efficient statistical methodologies.
  • Drive the planning and delivery of key analytical or clinical components of regulatory submissions, including but not limited to Q-subs, TAs, PMAs, and sPMAs.
  • Participate actively in interactions with regulatory authorities, supporting Tempus' regulatory affairs team. Represent Biostatistics in key regulatory meetings.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, laboratory scientists, the medical team, technologists and the regulatory team on study design, planning, data preparation, programming, analysis and presentation of results.
  • Produce high quality and detailed documentation for all projects in collaboration with other biostatisticians and data scientists.
  • Independent work on complex problems, and selecting and adapting novel methods as appropriate
  • Stay updated on the latest methodological advances in real world data studies and clinical trials
  • Comply with all regulations and Company procedures

Required Experience:
  • Ph.D. or Masters Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field with 7+ years (Ph.D.) / 9+ years (MS/MA) relevant industry experience.
  • Proven experience working with Real World Data and its applications in clinical research.
  • You have experience developing SOPs to document departmental processes for biostatistics.
  • Demonstrated management skills; ability to manage the work of Ph.D./MS level biostatisticians, and have developed training for junior statisticians new to the industry.
  • Experience working with other groups involved in clinical research, such as Statistical Programmers, Clinical Operations, Data Managers, etc.
  • Thorough understanding of statistical principles and clinical experiment methodology.
  • Computational skills using R, and/or SAS, especially relevant statistical tools and packages.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting and employ a team approach to decision making.
  • Able to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously.

Ideal candidates will possess:
  • Extensive knowledge of time to event analysis and methodology
  • Experience working in oncology and/or cardiology clinical trials and/or experience with the analysis of RWD studies (e.g. using claims, EHR or registry data sources)
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, especially with respect to predictive and prognostic algorithms in medical research
  • Experience in cancer genetics, immunology, molecular biology, or ECG prediction model
  • Self-driven and works well in interdisciplinary teams
  • Collaborative mindset, an eagerness to learn and a high integrity work ethic
  • Sharp attention to detail and passion for delivering high quality and timely analytics deliverables
  • Able to effectively present research results to study team and other collaborators, including results interpretation and drawing appropriate inferences based on study design/statistical methods as well as assessment of study limitations

Nice to have:
  • Working experience and knowledge of FDA regulations and guidelines
  • Experience with CLIA/CAP validation protocols and how to bring scientific ideas to market.
  • Experience with version control and software testing
  • Experience supporting data science teams in model building and validation
  • Client facing or consulting experience and comfort with presenting results to stakeholders
  • Proficient in SQL

CHI: $180,000-$240,000 USD
NYC/SF: $190,000-$260,000
The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles - including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.