Remote Associate Director Biostatistics – Oncology

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 173,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off

11 company holidays

Volunteer days

Year-end shutdown

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Associate Director, Biostatistics for a remote role to lead statistical strategy for oncology clinical development programs, shaping study design, analyses, and evidence generation from early development through regulatory submission. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and timely decisions.

This role enables applying advanced statistics and AI-enabled workflows to improve quality control and operational efficiency across trials

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Statistics or Biostatistics (PhD or MS).
• 6+ years biostatistics experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry for PhD candidates, or 8+ years for MS candidates.
• Experience in oncology clinical development.
• Experience applying Bayesian methods in a clinical development setting.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical methods for oncology trials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead biostatistician for oncology clinical development projects, developing and executing statistical strategies, study designs, and analyses.
• Provide biostatistical support for interactions with global health authorities, including contributing to briefing documents and submission dossiers.
• Partner closely with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure timely communication and alignment of objectives.
• Identify and implement solutions to statistical and data analysis issues related to clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Author and own key statistical documents and outputs, including protocol statistical sections and SAPs.
• Review study-related documents and validate vendor deliverables, including CDISC data specifications.
• Explore, pilot, and help implement AI-enabled tools and workflows that enhance quality control and operational efficiency

Skills

Bayesian methods

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Statistics or Biostatistics (PhD or MS)

Tools

CDISC

AI-enabled workflows

Job description

Ladders is seeking an Associate Director, Biostatistics for a remote role to lead statistical strategy for oncology clinical development programs, shaping study design, analyses, and evidence generation from early development through regulatory submission. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and timely decisions.

This role enables applying advanced statistics and AI-enabled workflows to improve quality control and operational efficiency across trials