Director, Biostatistics

Cardurion Pharmaceuticals; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Fully funded HSA

401k match 4%

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Year-end holidays

Job summary

Cardurion Pharmaceuticals is seeking a senior Biostatistician to lead statistical activities across cardiovascular clinical studies. You will collaborate with biometrics, data management, and external partners to ensure high-quality analyses and timely regulatory deliverables.

You will design innovative trial strategies, oversee SAS/R analyses, mentor junior biostatisticians, and contribute to study reports and agency submissions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics or related field
• 10+ years in biostatistics in biopharma
• 3+ years designing innovative trial designs
• Experience in Phase 1-4 trials and NDA/BLA/MAA analyses

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical activities for clinical studies
• Coordinate biometrics team and external vendors
• Provide input to data monitoring plans and reviews
• Review study reports and publications
• Improve biometrics processes and tools
• Stay current on regulatory guidance
• Mentor junior biostatisticians

Skills

Biostatistics leadership

Trial design

Regulatory guidance

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Why join Cardurion Pharma?

We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing new therapeutic approaches to treat cardiovascular disease. We have built a pipeline of novel therapeutic product candidates that have the potential to address the significant morbidity and mortality that remains for patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our Company and how we are advancing towards our goal of building a world-class biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes life-changing therapeutics for patients with cardiovascular disease.

The Role:

Responsible for leading biostatistics activities for one or more of Cardurion’s clinical studies. This role will coordinate closely with statistical programming, pharmacometrics, and data management colleagues on the assigned program, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners — providing statistical leadership to ensure that all Biometrics deliverables are accurate, timely, consistent, and executed with the highest quality standard for regulatory success.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Lead statistical activities for target product profiles, innovative study design, modelling and simulation, sample size calculation, drafting of synopses, protocols, case report forms, statistical analysis plans, briefing books for agency submission, and written and direct agency interactions.
• Coordinate closely with the broader biometrics team (statistical programming, pharmacometrics, and data management) and external biometrics vendors to ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables and alignment with program objectives.
• Provide statistical input into data monitoring plans and data reviews for the assigned studies.
• Review and contribute to final study reports and publications to ensure appropriate use of statistical and data management procedures and interpretation.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output. Evaluate biometrics tools to efficiently and effectively meet program needs.
• Stay current on emerging statistical methodologies and regulatory guidance (e.g., ICH E9/E9(R1)) and apply relevant developments to study design and analysis strategy.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior biostatisticians and external consultants.

Here’s What We’ll Bring to the Table:

• Highly competitive benefits package including: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Delta Dental, and VSP vision
• Fully funded HSA for high-deductible PPO Plan
• 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 100% match on first 4% deferred. Match is vested immediately
• A suite of Cardurion paid insurance coverage, including: life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off annually
• 11 company paid holidays and Year-End shut down

Pay Range:

$245,00 - $255,000

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Education: PhD in Biostatistics or related scientific discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in biostatistics or related area within the biopharmaceutical industry, including at least 3 years of experience designing and implementing innovative trial designs.
• Experience in conducting Phase 1-4 clinical trials and integrated analyses for NDA/BLA/MAA.
• Thorough understanding of, and hands‑on experience implementing CDISC standards.
• Proficiency in statistical programming software (e.g., SAS, R) to support analysis, review, and validation of statistical deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with expert knowledge of clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong professional presence, focus and drive to succeed, confidence, passion, and high energy.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors effectively.

Translate our world-class expertise in cardiovascular signaling pathways into potentially groundbreaking therapeutics for patients.

Cardurion is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Cardurion will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.