Associate Director, Biostatistics

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Equity

Bonus potential

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director of Biostatistics to provide statistical leadership across Phase I–IV programs for a biotech developing biologics for chronic skin diseases. Responsibilities include study design, analysis planning, and regulatory document authorship.

Candidates should have a PhD (or MS with extensive clinical trial experience) in biostatistics, SAS proficiency, and strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA/EMA, and CDISC standards.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics or related field with 5+ years of clinical trials experience.
• Masters degree with 8+ years of clinical trials experience.
• Expertise in trial design, statistical analysis, and programming; SAS preferred, R a plus; knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA/EMA, CDISC.

Responsibilities

• Design studies and develop analysis plans.
• Author key statistical documents and regulatory submissions.
• Manage CRO vendors and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

leadership

independent judgment

cross-functional collaboration

organizational skills

effective communication

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Master's with 8+ years experience

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Role: Associate Director of Biostatistics providing statistical leadership across clinical development programs, primarily Phase I to IV trials, for a biotech developing biologics targeting chronic skin diseases like psoriasis.

• Responsibilities include designing studies, developing analysis plans, authoring key statistical documents, managing CRO vendors, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related field with 5+ years (or Masters with 8+ years) experience in clinical trials; expertise in trial design, statistical analysis, and programming (SAS preferred, R a plus); strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA/EMA regulations, and CDISC standards; experience in Immunology or Inflammation highly desirable.

Skills: leadership, independent judgment, cross-functional collaboration, organizational skills, and effective communication.

High-Value: biologics, immunology/inflammation, early to late-stage clinical trials, regulatory documentation, GxP compliance.

Work setup: Remote or hybrid (with 2-3 days in office near Menlo Park, CA or Waltham, MA).

Salary: $182,000–$208,000 plus benefits, equity, and bonus potential.