Associate Director, Biostatistics

rhythmpharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

RSUs

Job summary

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, based in Boston, seeks an Associate Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical activities for clinical programs. The role requires independent, cross-functional collaboration and hands-on analysis across studies, with emphasis on quality, timeliness, and regulatory-ready outputs.

The role reports to the VP of Biostatistics & Statistical Programming in a fast-paced biotech setting and offers a hybrid work model with potential travel.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics with ~5+ years of clinical trial experience in biopharma/biotech/CRO; or MS with ~8+ years.
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and trial methodologies with practical development experience.
• Familiarity with CDISC SDTM/ADaM standards and regulatory submission deliverables preferred.
• Experience contributing to IND/NDA/BLA/MAA/J-NDA submissions is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain quality, and communicate complex stats clearly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as statistical lead for assigned studies or program activities, including design, sample size, SAPs, TLFs, and analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate statistics into clinical plans and decisions.
• Prepare and review statistical content for protocols, CSRs, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee statistical vendors and ensure QC of outputs per Rhythm standards.
• Coordinate with statistical programmers on efficacy/safety outputs and issue resolution.
• Support interim analyses, DSMBs, ad-hoc analyses, and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Statistical leadership

Clinical trial statistics

Communication skills

Independent work

Project management

Education

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics

MS in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

EAST

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Job description

Company Overview

Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.

Opportunity Overview

Rhythm is seeking an Associate Director, Biostatistics to join our Biostatistics team and support important clinical development programs. Reporting to the Vice President, Head of Biostatistics & Statistical Programming, this individual will serve as a hands-on statistical lead for assigned studies or program activities, partnering across clinical, regulatory, safety, data management, and programming teams to support robust study design, high-quality analyses, and clear interpretation of results. The ideal candidate is an independent, collaborative, and solutions-oriented biostatistician who brings strong technical judgment, attention to quality, and the ability to contribute effectively in a dynamic, nimble biotech environment where priorities may evolve quickly.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the statistical lead for assigned clinical studies or defined program activities, contributing to clinical development plans, study design, sample size and power calculations, protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), TLFs, data analyses, and interpretation of results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support study strategy, execution, and decision-making, ensuring statistical considerations are clearly incorporated into clinical plans and deliverables.
• Prepare and review statistical content for protocols, clinical study reports, integrated summaries of safety and efficacy, and other submission-related or study-level documents.
• Oversee statistical vendors for assigned deliverables, including review, validation, and quality control of outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Rhythm standards.
• Work closely with statistical programmers to review key efficacy and safety outputs, support dry runs and quality control, identify data or analysis issues, and help drive timely resolution.
• Support interim analyses, DSMB meetings, ad-hoc analyses, and other statistical activities required to advance clinical program needs.
• Contribute to statistical components of global regulatory submissions, including relevant sections of CTD Modules 2.5, 2.7, and 5, as needed.
• Support the presentation of statistical analyses and results in INDs, NDAs, BLAs, MAAs, J-NDA, and other regulatory submissions or briefing materials.
• Partner with data management on CRFs, data management plans, edit checks, data review activities, and related processes that support high-quality analysis outputs.
• Contribute to departmental standards, templates, process improvements, and practical solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and inspection readiness.

Qualifications and Skills

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline preferred, with approximately 5+ years of relevant clinical trial experience in biopharma, biotech, or CRO settings; or MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related discipline with approximately 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and clinical trial methodologies, with the ability to apply them thoughtfully to practical development and analysis challenges.
• Knowledge of the drug development process and experience supporting clinical studies across one or more phases of development.
• Proficiency with SAS and R; experience with sample size software such as EAST preferred.
• Familiarity with CDISC requirements, including SDTM and ADaM standards.
• Experience contributing to IND, NDA, BLA, MAA, J-NDA, or other regulatory submission deliverables is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and timelines while maintaining strong attention to quality and detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts clearly to cross-functional and non-statistical audiences.
• Ability to work independently within established strategic direction, collaborate effectively across functions, and adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced biotech environment.

This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs.

This role may involvesome travel.

The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 - $240,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.

More about Rhythm

We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.

Core values

• We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients' lives
• We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions
• We are eager to learn and adapt
• We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success
• We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission

Inherent in our core values is the commitment to act ethically and with integrity in all we do. Rhythm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law. Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.