Director Biostatistics

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company is seeking a Director of Medical Affairs Biostatistics to lead statistical analyses for publications and external collaborations, and to guidePublication planning and Supplemental SAP development. This role partners with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams to deliver rigorous analyses for scientific communications and real-world evidence.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or equivalent in statistics/biostatistics, with extensive pharma/biotech experience, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics or MS with extensive pharma/biotech experience.
• Experience in post-approval and/or Medical Affairs settings is required.
• Strong statistical methodology, drug development, and regulatory knowledge.
• Established publication record and experience supporting scientific communications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in statistical programming; R and/or SAS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical analysis and programming for publications, congresses, and external collaborations.
• Provide statistical guidance for investigator-initiated research and collaborative studies.
• Support publication planning, Supplemental SAP development, and exploratory analyses.
• Advise Medical Affairs on analytical feasibility and sound approaches to research questions.
• Serve as the primary statistical contact for Medical Affairs, collaborating with Clinical Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and cross-functional teams.
• Support HEOR and RWE initiatives as needed.

Skills

Biostatistics leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Publication planning

Education

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics

MS in Statistics/Biostatistics with 15+ years experience

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

Location: US, Remote – will have occasional/quarterly visits as needed to client’s San Francisco office

Position Overview

The Director of Medical Affairs Biostatistics provides statistical leadership for scientific publications, congress presentations, external collaborations, and evidence-generation initiatives. This role partners with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams to develop publication strategies, execute Supplemental SAPs, and deliver rigorous statistical analyses supporting scientific communications and real-world evidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statistical analysis and programming for publications, congresses, and external collaborations.
• Provide statistical guidance for investigator-initiated research and collaborative studies.
• Support publication planning, Supplemental SAP development, and exploratory analyses.
• Advise Medical Affairs on analytical feasibility and scientifically sound approaches to research questions.
• Serve as the primary statistical contact for Medical Affairs, collaborating with Clinical Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and cross-functional teams.
• Support HEOR and RWE initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics with 8+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience, or MS with 15+ years.
• Experience in post-approval and/or Medical Affairs settings.
• Strong statistical methodology, drug development, and regulatory knowledge.
• Established publication record and experience supporting scientific communications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in statistical programming and ability to independently generate publication-ready figures; R and/or SAS preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.