Executive Director, Biostatistics

Harmony Biosciences; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Professional development initiatives

Job summary

Harmony Biosciences in Plymouth Meeting is seeking an Executive Director in Biostatistics to provide enterprise-level statistical leadership across clinical development. In this role, you will drive innovative approaches to clinical development and regulatory strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biostatistics, with 15+ years of experience in drug development and extensive expertise in Bayesian methodologies. You will participate in overseeing statistical strategy for early-phase clinical development and mentor teams to excel in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech drug development.
• Expertise in innovative and adaptive trial designs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex development programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple development programs.
• Actively support clinical development teams on statistical elements.
• Evaluate databases for optimal technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership in biostatistics

Bayesian methodologies

Statistical analysis

Regulatory interactions

Education

Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related quantitative discipline

Job description

Harmony Biosciences is recruiting for an Executive Director, Biostatistics in our Plymouth Meeting location. In this role you will provide enterprise-level statistical leadership across the clinical development portfolio with a strong emphasis on early development strategy, innovative adaptive clinical trial design, and quantitative decision-making. This individual will serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership and cross-functional development teams, driving innovative and efficient approaches to clinical development, regulatory strategy, and portfolio advancement. The role requires deep expertise in adaptive methodologies, extensive regulatory interaction experience, and demonstrated success leading complex development programs in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple development programs across different therapeutic indications, from early through late development, registration, and lifecycle management
• Serves as senior biostatistics representative on cross-functional governance and portfolio review committees
• Actively supports clinical development teams on statistical elements of study design, analysis and decision-making issues. Provides expert opinion, advises on available statistical methodologies, performs modeling and simulations, and leverages external experts to provide help to clinical development issues
• Leads statistical strategy for early-phase clinical development including First-in-Human (FIH), proof-of concept, dose escalation, dose optimization, and seamless Ph 1/II/III designs
• Provides expertise in innovative and adaptive clinical trial methodologies including Bayesian approaches, response-adaptive randomization, platform trials, umbrella/basket studies, enrichment strategies, and interim decision frameworks
• Designs, develops, modifies and evaluates a technical infrastructure to expedite conduct and evaluation of clinical trials
• Reviews key project and study documents to ensure optimal statistical presentation and compliance
• Facilitates and oversees creation of standards with respect to key variables, definitions, statistical methods, data structures and presentation of data
• Develops / provides oversight on statistical matters for meetings with regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders and similar experts and bodies
• Evaluates databases and statistical analysis programs to determine optimal technical solutions
• Stays at the cutting edge of methodology development in statistics, regulatory guidelines, and industry trends in drug development, and signals relevant developments in a timely manner for the company
• As needed, participates in reviewing business development opportunities and due diligence activities and reviews data and provides input to the broader business development team
• Builds, mentors, and develops high-performing biostatistics team dn organizational capabilities
• Oversees resource planning, prioritization, and vendor oversight across multiple concurrent programs
• Provides enterprise-level leadership across programs, aligns statistical strategy with corporate objectives and portfolio priorities; influences executive decision-making through scientific expertise. Leads effectively, gains alignment across functions and stakeholders, builds trust and credibility both internally and externally

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position currently has supervisory responsibilities.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related quantitative discipline required
• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech drug development with substantial leadership experience required including experience with all stages of drug development, particularly early clinical development and innovative, adaptive trial designs
• Demonstrated success leading statistical strategy across multiple therapeutic programs and regulatory submissions
• Extensive experience with Bayesian methodologies, simulation techniques, adaptive dose-finding, seamless trial designs, and model-informed drug development
• Experience in interactions with health authorities such as FDA; Experience in interactions with European regulatory bodies and PMDA is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and drive enterprise-level decision making
• Understanding of the various functions and expert groups contributing to Drug Development
• High ethical & quality standards and lives them through actions and communication
• Demonstrated ability to function independently with minimal guidance while simultaneously covering multi-varied project responsibilities
• Recognized scientific leadership through publications, conference presentations, professional society involvement etc.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for continual improvement with a proven track record as a proficient solver of complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, motivate and develop small groups in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, as required

Physical demands and work environment:

• Travel is estimated to be up to 5% of the time for this position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision.
• Manual dexterity required to use computers, tablets, and cell phone.
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods.

What can Harmony offer you?

• Medical, Vision and Dental benefits the first of the month following start date
• Generous paid time off and Company designated Holidays
• Company paid Disability benefits and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Company sponsored wellness programs
• Professional development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities
• A certified Great Place to Work for eight consecutive years based on our positive, values-based company culture

Harmony Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity, e-Verify Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.