Executive Director of Statistics

Pharmapace, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401K plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurances

Holiday/vacation benefits

Job summary

Pharmapace, Inc. in San Diego seeks an Executive Director of Statistics to provide strategic statistical leadership across biotech and pharmaceutical clients.

You will guide clinical development strategies, ensure scientific excellence, and shape data analyses throughout regulatory submissions and approvals. The role requires a deep regulatory background, a passion for leading teams, and a track record of influencing business strategy in drug development.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required in statistics, biostatistics, or mathematics.
• 20+ years in pharma/biotech/clinical research with 10+ years of supervision.
• Experience in design, planning, conduct, analyses, and reporting of clinical trials.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and global guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior statistical advisor to clients on study design and regulatory submissions.
• Lead development of innovative data analysis strategies across programs.
• Provide input into protocols and integrated analysis plans.

Skills

Biostatistics leadership

SAS and/or R

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Team management

Education

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics/Mathematics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Pharmapace welcomes qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the Executive Director of Statistics position. Pharmapace is a fast growing and specialized consulting/outsourcing company serving the biotech and pharmaceutical companies in their clinical development programs. We offer a stimulating working environment and excellent career growth opportunity.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide strategic statistical leadership and drive scientific excellence across our clinical development portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role supporting biotech and pharmaceutical clients from early development through regulatory submissions and approvals. The ideal candidate is a recognized statistical expert with deep experience in clinical development, a strong regulatory foundation, and a passion for leading teams and shaping business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior statistical advisor to clients on clinical study design, development strategy, and regulatory submissions
• Lead the development of innovative and robust data analysis strategies across programs
• Provide strategic input into protocols and integrated analysis plans
• Anticipate and solve complex statistical and methodological challenges
• Stay at the forefront of regulatory guidance and emerging statistical approaches in drug development
• Mentor and grow a high-performing statistics team
• Provide strategic leadership for operations, quality oversight, and resource planning to ensure efficient and high-quality execution

Qualifications

Education

• Doctoral degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Mathematics

Experience

• 20+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research organization (CRO) industry, including 10+ years of supervision experience.
• Direct participation in design, planning, conduct, analyses, and reporting of clinical trials.
• Direct participation in regulatory submission activities.

Skills

• Deep understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies related to clinical trials and drug development
• Working knowledge of SAS and/or R
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory guidelines
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in biostatistics within biotech/pharma clinical development
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory expectations
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Track record supporting regulatory submissions
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Strategic mindset with business acumen

This is an exciting opportunity to shape statistical strategy, influence drug development programs, and contribute to meaningful therapies that impact patients’ lives.

Compensation Range: $230K - $300K

Pharmapace offers competitive salaries plus stock options, 401K plan with company match, health/dental/vision insurances, and holiday/vacation benefits. Pharmapace is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, and veteran status.