Director, Statistical Programming

Scorpion Therapeutics; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing support

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Director, Statistical Programming to provide technical leadership for portfolio delivery and ensure high-quality programming across clinical development in the United States. You will lead the Statistical Programming function, set delivery strategies, and oversee cross-functional collaboration to drive timely, compliant analyses.

The role includes leadership of staff and vendors, recruitment and retention initiatives, and ongoing process improvements within the

Qualifications

• MS with ~10+ years industry experience.
• BS with ~12+ years industry experience.
• Proven track record of leading business process transformations and organizational culture change.
• Proven track record of attracting and retaining talent.
• Pharmaceutical drug development operational experience with significant direct exposure to clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for portfolio delivery and ensure Statistical Programming delivery with high quality and efficiency.
• Act as Cluster Head: create and implement delivery strategies for seamless project delivery.
• Lead statistical programming activities across an indication/disease area, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Set tasks and prioritization across the indication/disease area; engage cross-functionally to progress work.
• Lead recruitment and retention strategies for Statistical Programming in collaboration with Statistical Programming LT, HR, and Talent Acquisition.
• Lead indication/disease-area level statistical programming strategies.
• Provide comprehensive programming leadership and support to complex clinical project teams and vendors, including deployment of programming strategies, standards/specifications, and programmed analyses to comply with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and work practices.
• Provide guidance on innovative strategies/technologies for clinical trial programming at program level.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and drive efficiency; challenge status quo as appropriate.
• Member of Extended Statistical Programming Leadership Team.
• Functional management/people leadership: set objectives, manage performance, coach/feedback; support evaluation and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Statistical Programming

Team Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Talent Acquisition

Education

MS in a scientific field

BS in a relevant field

Job description

Director, Statistical Programming

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for portfolio delivery and ensure Statistical Programming delivery with high quality and efficiency.
• Act as Cluster Head: create and implement delivery strategies for seamless project delivery.
• Lead statistical programming activities across an indication/disease area, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Set tasks and prioritization across the indication/disease area; engage cross-functionally to progress work.
• Lead recruitment and retention strategies for Statistical Programming in collaboration with Statistical Programming LT, HR, and Talent Acquisition.
• Lead indication/disease-area level statistical programming strategies.
• Provide comprehensive programming leadership and support to complex clinical project teams and vendors, including deployment of programming strategies, standards/specifications, and programmed analyses to comply with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and work practices.
• Provide guidance on innovative strategies/technologies for clinical trial programming at program level.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and drive efficiency; challenge status quo as appropriate.
• Member of Extended Statistical Programming Leadership Team.
• Functional management/people leadership: set objectives, manage performance, coach/feedback; support evaluation and recruitment.

Minimum Requirements

• MS with ~10+ years industry experience.
• BS with ~12+ years industry experience.
• Proven track record of leading business process transformations and organizational culture change; driving programming expertise on complex deliverables.
• Proven track record of attracting and retaining talent.
• Pharmaceutical drug development operational experience with significant direct exposure to clinical development.
• Health care business acumen and comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficient knowledge of drug development process, clinical trial methodology, regulatory guidance, industry standards, statistical concepts, and medical terminology used in analysis/submission.

Benefits (explicitly stated)

• Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision); wellbeing support; financial wellbeing/protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability, identity theft benefit, legal and survivor support).