Associate Director, Biostatistics

Relay Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Relay Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical activities across clinical studies and maintain data integrity. You will guide SAS/R analyses, oversee timelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust trial design and reporting.

The role emphasizes expert statistical methods, CDISC SDTM/ADaM knowledge, and clear communication of complex results to non‑statisticians. Oncology experience is valued in a dynamic biotech environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or related field.
• 6+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech statistics experience.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Strong programming using SAS or R.
• Knowledge of CDISC SDTM/ADaM models.
• Experience with CRO/vendor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead biostatistics for a clinical program and advise on statistical activities.
• Oversee day-to-day biostatistics work, timelines and deliverables.
• Contribute to protocol development, SAP, and clinical study reports.
• Apply advanced statistics for innovative trial designs and data displays.
• Ensure rigorous statistical methodology and scientific integrity.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, RD&D, Regulatory, and other teams.
• Support regulatory submissions, briefing books, and integrated summaries.
• Support presentations and publications of trial results.
• Help develop department SOPs and standard practices.
• Assist Head of Biostatistics with budgeting and resourcing.

Skills

SAS

R

Statistical analysis

Communication

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Job description

The opportunity

As Associate Director, Biostatistics, you will be accountable for delivery, integrity and quality of Relay Tx's clinical data analyses across the clinical studies. You will be an integrated member of the Relay Tx clinical development team, responsible for the in-house biostatistics expertise for the execution of clinical studies that will translate Relay's innovative science into impactful medicines for patients. You will report to the Head of Biostatistics.

Your role

• You will function as lead biostatistician for a clinical program and provide technical and business expertise in support of statistical activities.
• You will oversee the day-to-day biostatistics activities, timelines and deliverables for in-house biostatistics as well as outsourced services.
• You will be an integral part of clinical study and program team and contribute to various activities from clinical protocol development to statistical analysis plan to clinical study reports.
• You will apply statistical expertise to ensure optimal complex and innovative clinical trial designs, analysis methods and data displays.
• You will ensure scientific integrity of the statistical methodology applied to clinical studies.
• You will collaborate with other functional areas within the company (Clinical Operations, Clinical Research & Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Translational Medicine, Clinical Data Management, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory and Project Management).
• You will lead/support the planning and preparation of regulatory submissions- briefing books and integrated summary documents.
• You will support the presentation and publication of clinical trial results and contribution to advances on statistical topics and presents at scientific conferences.
• You will help develop department SOPs
• You will work with the Head of Biostatistics on project budget/resource planning, re-forecasting, and program milestones, along with CPMs and Clinical Development Operations management

Your background

• You should ideally have a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or related scientific field.
• You have 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry as a statistician. Oncology experience is highly preferred.
• You have in-depth knowledge of methodologies applied in clinical trials with focus on registration and life-cycle management.
• You have strong programming skill using SAS or R.
• You have working knowledge of CDISC SDTM/ADaM models.
• You have experience in CRO and vendor oversight.
• You are a highly motivated self-starter who is capable of flourishing in a fast-paced small company environment.
• You are a creative problem-solver with excellent communication.
• You have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a high degree of attention to detail and ability to interact with cross-functional teams.
• You are flexible to changing priorities, detail-oriented, and work well under pressure.
• You can communicate statistical information to non-scientists and are willing to educate internal team on complex statistical concepts.

Estimated Salary Range

$160,000 - $228,000.

The range provided above is based on what we believe to be a reasonable estimate for this job at the time of posting. Actual base salary will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's education, experience, skills and location.

About Relay Therapeutics

Relay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicines company transforming the drug discovery process with the goal of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. Built on unparalleled insights into protein motion and how this dynamic behavior relates to protein function, we aim to effectively drug protein targets that have previously been intractable, with an initial focus on enhancing small molecule therapeutic discovery in targeted oncology. Our Dynamo platform integrates an array of leading-edge experimental and computational approaches to provide a differentiated understanding of protein structure and motion to drug these targets. We have built a world-class team of leading experts from each of these disciplines, and they are driven by a deep collaboration at every step of our drug discovery process.

Our team is equal partsfearlessandrelentless, with a shared passion for working collaboratively in intellectually stimulating environments. If you're excited by the challenge of putting protein motion at the heart of drug discovery and passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, join us!