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Job Title: Associate Director, Biostatistics

Department: Biometrics

Location: San Diego

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director, Biostatistics

Summary

The Associate Director of Biostatistics at RayzeBio will play a crucial role in guiding the design, execution, and interpretation of statistical analyses for clinical trials, with the overarching goal of facilitating the successful development of innovative radiopharmaceutical therapies. This position requires not only a deep understanding of biostatistical methodologies but also the ability to provide strategic guidance and expert insights throughout the drug development process.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead biostatistician for clinical oncology projects, developing and executing statistical strategies, study designs, and analyses.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure timely communication and alignment of objectives.
• Identify and implement solutions to statistical and data analysis issues related to clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Author and own key statistical documents and outputs, including protocol statistical sections, statistical analysis plans (SAP), and TLF shells.
• Review study‑related documents and vendor deliverables, including CDISC data specifications and TLF/analysis outputs.
• Work with internal programmers to support regulatory requests, DSUR/IB updates, and ad‑hoc analyses as needed.
• Participate in the internal sponsor review of ongoing clinical data.
• Partner with the Biometrics AI lead and internal/external stakeholders to explore and pilot AI initiatives that enhance quality control and operational efficiency.

Job Qualifications

• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time; evening and weekend work may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ability to function in a highly regulated environment and adhere to all RayzeBio guidelines and SOPs.
• Familiarity with statistical programming tools such as SAS and/or R and working knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM/ADaM); ability to review and interpret key statistical outputs.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee vendors and ensure the quality, timeliness, and compliance of biometrics deliverables.
• Solid understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced degree in Statistics or Biostatistics (PhD or MS).
• 6+ years of biostatistics experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry (PhD) or 8+ years (MS).
• Experience utilizing AI‑enabled tools to improve productivity and work efficiency.
• Prior experience in oncology clinical development.
• Experience with innovative/novel clinical trial designs (e.g., adaptive designs).
• Experience applying Bayesian methods in a clinical development setting.

Compensation Overview

San Diego - RayzeBio - CA: $190,539 - $230,888

Benefits

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support and survivor support.
• Paid time off: US exempt employees—flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) and 11 paid national holidays; Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and RayzeBio exempt, non‑exempt, hourly employees—160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays and 3 optional holidays.
• Unlimited paid sick time, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day for eligible employees.

Candidate Rights

BMS and RayzeBio will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work‑Life Disruption Guidance

All global employees full and part‑time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

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Supporting People With Disabilities

BMS and RayzeBio are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com.