Associate Director, Biostatistics - Hematology

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 173,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceuticals seeks an Associate Director of Biostatistics to drive clinical development efforts. The ideal candidate will lead statistical initiatives, collaborate with diverse teams, ensure regulatory readiness, and contribute to innovative drug development strategies, while mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Equity awards

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in statistics or biostatistics.
• 6+ years (PhD) or 11+ years (MS) in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Solid knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Biostatistics department and cross-functional teams.
• Design clinical experiments and analyze data.
• Mentor and oversee less experienced statisticians.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Statistical analysis

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

PhD or equivalent degree in statistics/biostatistics

MS degree in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

This position is for a qualified statistician/biostatistician to support Clinical Biostatistics with Global Development.

In this role, a typical day might include:

The incumbent will lead efforts of the Biostatistics department with cross-functional teams to articulate drug development questions, assess the feasibility of endpoints and frame statistical approaches to address those questions, design clinical experiments and interventional studies to generate and analyze the resulting data, and work with teams to appropriately interpret the results and make decisions. The incumbent will represent statistical issues in regulatory agency meetings. The incumbent will lead the development and delivery of training to non-statistical colleagues, lead the development of new infrastructure and processes, and be active in representing the company in professional associations, conferences, and publications. As an Associate Director, the incumbent will be responsible for mentoring and overseeing less experienced statisticians, with the potential to manage full-time staff.

This role might be for you if can:

• Represent Biostatistics at Global Clinical sub-teams.

• Interact with Medical Directors, Clinical Scientists, Regulatory Affairs, Preclinical scientists, Statistical Programming, Data Management, Medical Writing, and others to design and analyze clinical trials.

• Lead contributions to the preparation of material to be used in regulatory interactions, including drafting analysis plan and reviewing TFLs to be used in regulatory meetings, slides for advisory committee meetings, etc.

• Lead and contributes to process improvement and technical working groups and sets timelines and expectations for the deliverables. Authors new/revised SOPs and contributes to cross-functional EPIC workstreams.

• Evaluate appropriateness of available software for planned analyses and determines needs for use of novel statistical methodology or tools.

• Prepare presentations and written reports to effectively communicate results to the project team, management, and regulatory agencies. Co-presents findings to management.

• Is involved in research activities for innovative statistical methods and applications in clinical trial development as well as providing training to non-statisticians.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following:

• PhD or equivalent degree in statistics/biostatistics with >6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry OR MS degree in statistics/biostatistics with >11 years of experience

• Knowledge of drug discovery and development and ability to integrate statistical concepts into drug discovery and development strategies.

• Excellent influence and leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.

• Must be able to work productively in a fast-paced collaborative environment, with demonstrated critical thinking skills, time management skills, and effective communication skills.

• Solid knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies, experimental and clinical trial design

• Expertise in statistical software

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$173,500.00 - $283,100.00