Director, Statistical Programming

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off policies

401(K) plan

Health insurance plans

Job summary

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Mass., is seeking a Statistical Programming Director. The role involves leading statistical programming for clinical studies, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards, and collaborating with biostatistics teams.

The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics with over 12 years in biotech and regulatory submissions experience. This position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary of $230K to $245K plus bonuses and equity options.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in biotech, pharma or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with programming for clinical development.
• Direct experience with regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical programming efforts for clinical studies.
• Oversee tasks related to CDISC standards.
• Conduct independent validation of CRO deliverables.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project management

SAS programming

R programming

Education

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on the development of innovative therapies to treat serious diseases of the eye with high unmet need. Based in Cambridge, Mass., Alkeus was founded in 2010, and since that time has been developing its lead compound, gildeuretinol acetate (ALK-001). Designated as a breakthrough therapy and granted orphan drug status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, gildeuretinol is being evaluated in multiple clinical trials for the treatment of Stargardt disease and geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the U.S.

Position Summary

The Statistical Programming Director is responsible for driving the execution and oversight of the related activities across clinical studies, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely deliverables. This Director leads the development and implementation of CDISC-compliant datasets (SDTM, ADaM) and tables, figures, and listings (TFLs), while supporting both planned and ad-hoc analyses to address evolving clinical and business needs.

The Director collaborates closely with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams to translate study objectives into efficient programming solutions, and serves as a key point of oversight for external partners, including Contract Research Organizations (CROs), ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards. The Director also performs independent validation and quality control of programming outputs and manages multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing workstreams to meet critical timelines and support data-driven decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead statistical programming efforts for clinical studies to ensure clarity, integrity, and compliance with internal and external standards
• Lead the execution of ad-hoc and post-hoc analyses to support emerging clinical questions, publications, and internal decision-making
• Oversee and coordinate activities with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), focusing on the implementation of CDISC standards, creation of SDTM, ADaM datasets, and TFLs, and ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Conduct independent validation and quality checks of statistical programming deliverables from CROs
• Collaborate closely with statisticians and cross-functional study teams to deliver results in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively to meet deadlines
• Deliver on other related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Certification
  • PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics
• Work Experience
  • 12+ years of experience in biotech, pharma or related industries
  • Hands‑on experience with programming for clinical development
  • Direct experience with regulatory submissions (NDAs, BLAs, and other filings) with experience in ISS/ISE
  • Advance expertise with SAS programming and comprehensive knowledge of CDISC standards
  • Working knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and global regulatory submission requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA)
  • Extensive experience overseeing CROs, including independent validation of datasets and statistical deliverables
  • Proficiency in SAS and/or R
• Skills and Key Success Factors
  • Entrepreneurship spirit with a passion to build, learn and evolve with the team
  • Highly organized and detail oriented with a passion to deliver quality results
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience translating complex concepts for various audiences
  • Demonstrated record of intellectual curiosity, innovation and creative problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Ability to lead fast‑paced projects with a keen sense of urgency to get the job done well
  • Evidence of "hands‑on" experience and expertise
  • Proven and successful track record as a team‑player and collaborator in small working environments
  • Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values and ethical standards

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $230K - $245K, with the actual contingent upon several factors such as the selected candidate’s education/work experience/training, and other factors (travel requirements, etc.)
• Discretionary Bonus: up to 20% of Base Salary, contingent upon meeting performance components
• Equity: initial grant of incentive stock options
• Benefits: Eligible to participate in group medical/dental/vision insurance plans; short- and long-term disability plans; life insurance; 401(K) plan; flexible time off policies and others. Eligibility and participation requirements vary by plan.

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. We participate in E-Verify and conduct background checks as a part of our employment process.