Associate Director, Biostatistics

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; United States; On-site; USD 185,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals seeks an Associate Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical activities for clinical trials, design studies, and author critical statistical sections of protocols and SOPs.

The role collaborates across development teams, writes SAPs, guides eCRF design, and supports regulatory submissions, CSR writing, and scientific publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics or Equivalent with at least 7 years pharmaceutical biostatistics experience; or MS with at least 10 years relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Experience programming in SAS.
• Interest in and basic understanding of biology and biological processes, including RNAi.

Responsibilities

• Represents biostatistics at cross-functional team meetings to drive clinical development of drug candidate and provides input on clinical development plans.
• Collaborates with Clinical Development, Regulatory and Clinical Operations Expertise Areas to design clinical trials.
• Writes the statistical sections of clinical trial protocols, while consulting with internal and external experts.
• Contributes to or prepares statistical analysis plans.
• Collaborates with Data Management, Clinical Development and Clinical Operations on design of eCRFs.
• Provides statistical guidance on conduct of ongoing trials.
• Collaborates with Statistical Programmers on summary and analysis of trial data.
• Writes ADS and ad hoc analysis specifications.
• Contributes to clinical study reports and other regulatory documents e.g. DSURs, Briefing Documents, etc.
• Represents Alnylam in meetings with regulators, Key Opinion Leaders, partners, and other stakeholders
• Contributes to scientific articles, summarizing data collected in Alnylam trials.
• Participates in other activities and meetings to support Biostatistics and the Development Team as needed.
• Consults with Research & Preclinical colleagues on statistical questions in their work.
• Manages CRO statistical and programming support.

Skills

Biostatistics

Communication skills

SAS programming

RNAi biology understanding

Education

Ph.D. in Biostatistics/Statistics

M.S. in Biostatistics/Statistics

Tools

SAS

R programming

EAST

Job description

The Associate Director, Biostatistics is responsible for statistical activities in support of clinical trials, including contributing to trial designs, authoring statistical sections of protocols, preparing statistical analysis plans, and reviewing and interpreting the analysis of clinical trial data.

Summary Of Key Responsibilities

• Represents biostatistics at cross-functional team meetings to drive clinical development of drug candidate and provides input on clinical development plans.
• Collaborates with Clinical Development, Regulatory and Clinical Operations Expertise Areas to design clinical trials.
• Writes the statistical sections of clinical trial protocols, while consulting with internal and external experts.
• Contributes to or prepares statistical analysis plans.
• Collaborates with Data Management, Clinical Development and Clinical Operations on design of eCRFs.
• Provides statistical guidance on conduct of ongoing trials.
• Collaborates with Statistical Programmers on summary and analysis of trial data.
• Writes ADS and ad hoc analysis specifications.
• Contributes to clinical study reports and other regulatory documents e.g. DSURs, Briefing Documents, etc.
• Represents Alnylam in meetings with regulators, Key Opinion Leaders, partners, and other stakeholders
• Contributes to scientific articles, summarizing data collected in Alnylam trials.
• Participates in other activities and meetings to support Biostatistics and the
• Development Team as needed.
• Consults with Research & Preclinical colleagues on statistical questions in their work.
• Manages CRO statistical and programming support.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics or Equivalent with at least 7 years pharmaceutical biostatistics experience; or MS with at least 10 years relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Experience programming in SAS.
• Interest in and basic understanding of biology and biological processes, including RNAi.

Desired Experience

• Experience in clinical development through Phase 3 (NDA submission).
• Experience as lead statistician for a compound
• Understanding of ICH GCP as well as general knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Proficiency in R programming language and other statistical software, including EAST.
• Experience with CDISC, including SDTM, ADaM, CDASH.
• Experience in representing sponsors in meetings with interaction with US FDA and international regulatory authorities.
• Experience designing and conducting adaptive trials.

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics– a revolutionaryapproach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possibleand are just at the beginning of what’s possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, wherean authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinkingfuel one another.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E-Verify Employer.

The pay range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Alnylam’s robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.

U.S. Pay Range

$185,300 - $250,700 USD