Executive Director, Biostatistics - Medical Affairs

Scorpion Therapeutics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 302,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based incentives

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Executive Director of Biostatistics in Medical Affairs to lead statistical strategy and operations for medical evidence generation. You will oversee biostatistics staff and external consultants, shaping study design and rigorous analyses across programs and RWE/HEOR initiatives.

You will develop talent, implement SOPs, and partner with Biometrics to drive high-quality, compliant statistical outputs and business impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics with deep industry experience.
• Strong leadership and strategic significance.
• Experience with observational/evidence-generation activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical oversight for Medical Affairs biostatisticians and consultants.
• Advise on study design, analysis, and interpretation for medical evidence generation.
• Build and lead the Medical Affairs Biostatistics team, including staffing and capability development.
• Set timelines, allocate resources, and ensure on-time delivery of outputs.
• Develop SOPs/BEDs and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (GCP/ICH).

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Biostatistics strategy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Job description

Executive Director of Biostatistics, Medical Affairs

Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical oversight for Medical Affairs biostatisticians and related work by internal biostatisticians and external consultants.
• Provide strategic statistical input for Medical Affairs studies, observational studies, and evidence-generation activities (partnering with RWE and HEOR).
• Oversee and contribute to completion of technical/operational statistical activities via internal/external resourcing.
• Build, develop, and lead the Medical Affairs Biostatistics team (structure, staffing, capability development, operating model).
• Anticipate projects; develop and assign staffing plans/resources based on priorities.
• Negotiate timelines across programs; coordinate limited resources to deliver quality outputs on time.
• Develop and ensure adherence to SOPs/BEDs and standards for Medical Affairs study conduct, methodology, analysis, and interpretation.
• Develop and train decision-enabled statistical tools; explore efficient/innovative statistical approaches.
• Ensure scientific integrity and maintain rigorous statistical standards.
• Empower biostatisticians to exercise judgment, use data-driven approaches, and follow best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional leadership meetings and represent Biostatistics.
• Set expectations (delegation, decision-making, communication) and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop talent action plans; retain top talent; address capability gaps.
• Coordinate processes/training with Biometrics leadership; assess compliance risks and support audit/inspection readiness.

Capabilities & Skills:

• Excellent verbal/written communication; negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth drug development knowledge; strong commitment to GCP, ICH, and regulatory requirements.
• People leadership: supervise leads; delegate, coach, and develop career growth.
• Strong judgment/problem-solving; evidence-based decisions under limited information.
• Lead strategic initiatives; assess and improve processes/infrastructure.
• Influence senior leadership on biostatistics strategies; use competitive intelligence.
• Experience in Medical Affairs and observational/evidence-generation activities preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD and 12 years’ experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Biostatistics (or equivalent) and minimum 16 years of industry experience.

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create inclusion; develop talent; empower teams.

Benefits/Compensation:

• Salary range: $302,005.00-$390,830.00; may be eligible for discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance plans.