Director, BiostatisticsRemote US

CareDx; Brisbane (CA); Remote; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision medicine solutions company is seeking an experienced Biostatistician to provide statistical expertise and collaborate on clinical studies. This remote role requires a Master's or PhD in Biostatistics, with significant experience in statistical analysis using SAS or R. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to foster relationships across functional teams. Competitive salary range of $165,000 - $215,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a Master's degree or 8+ years with a PhD.
• High degree of technical competence in statistical analyses.
• Pharmaceutical or biotech industry knowledge is desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with management regarding project status and timelines.
• Provide statistical expertise on study designs and results.
• Develop statistical analysis plans and manage their execution.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SAS

R

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

MS in Statistics or Biostatistics

PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics

Job description

Overview

CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Represent Biostatistics on project/study teams and coordinate with management and team members regarding project/study status and timelines.
• Provide statistical expertise and consultation on study design and interpretation of results.
• Participate in the design, analysis and reporting of clinical trials or other scientific research studies.
• Provide input for study documents including study protocols, clinical study reports and randomization specifications.
• Collaborate with Clinical Data Management to provide input for case report form design, data review and external data transfer specifications.
• Collaborate with the study team to review data and meet data freeze and lock timelines.
• Develop statistical analysis plans and manage the execution of the analysis in a timely manner.
• Perform and manage statistical ad hoc analysis.
• Collaborate in publication of scientific research, ensuring accuracy, internal consistency and scientific soundness of results and conclusions.
• Evaluate the potential development of novel statistical methodology.
• Work collaboratively with multifunction teams, clearly explaining statistical concepts to non-statisticians.
• Mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

Level will be based on education and years of experience.

• MS (with 10+ years of experience) or PhD (with 8+ years of experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field required.

Additional Requirements

• High degree of technical competence, able to perform statistical analyses and simulations in SAS or R.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and cross‑functional partners to achieve higher performance.
• Highly motivated to drive innovation.
• Direct experience and deep domain knowledge with RWE.
• Pharmaceutical, biotech or related industry knowledge desired.

Salary & Remote

Remote: US only roles.

$165,000 - $215,000 USD.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation.
• Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program.
• 401(k) savings plan match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E‑Verify program.