Senior Biostatistician

CareDx, Inc.; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

CareDx is seeking a Sr Biostatistician to apply advanced statistical methods to clinical studies in solid organ transplantation. The role includes developing analysis plans, performing sample size calculations, and collaborating with Clinical Operations and Data Management to ensure high data quality and robust analyses.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD or Master in statistics or related fields, have 3–5+ years biotech experience, and are proficient in R. SAS is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master in statistics, mathematics, computational methods, or related discipline.
• 5+ years biotech/related industry experience with Master; 3+ with PhD.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Teamwork and independent work capability.
• Proficiency in R; SAS optional.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical design, analysis and reporting for clinical studies.
• Collaborate on study design, protocol development and statistical methods.
• Perform sample size calculations and ad hoc analyses.
• Develop statistical analysis plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with data management to ensure robust data collection.
• Support publications and data interpretation.
• Represent biostatistics on study/project teams.

Skills

Statistical analysis

R proficiency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

PhD or Master in statistics, mathematics, computational methods, or related discipline

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. At CareDx, every employee has the opportunity to contribute to innovations that help transform patient care and improve lives.

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and skilled statistician with experience in the diagnostics industry to fill the role of Sr Biostatistician. The position is responsible for applying model statistical techniques to clinical studies and to play a key role in the development/validation of CareDx products in Solid Organ Transplantation. In addition, the Sr Biostatistician will provide statistical support to various projects and initiatives within the company. This is a technical role having key interfaces with personnel from Medicare Affairs, Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Management and Laboratory Operations.

For highly qualified candidates, this position may be offered at the Staff level, commensurate with experience, expertise, and demonstrated impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical expertise for design, analysis and reporting of clinical studies
• Collaborate with various functions on study design and planning, protocol development, statistical methodology and analysis.
• Perform sample size calculations
• Perform statistical ad hoc analysis.
• Develop statistical analysis plans and analysis specifications.
• Develop analytical pipelines and QC the results.
• Collaborate with data management and clinical operations to ensure robust CRF and database development and quality data collection.
• Collaborate in publications, assist in data interpretation, and ensure consistency and accuracy in data presentation
• Represent biostatistics on study/project teams.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master in statistics, mathematics, computational methods, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience with a PhD degree or 5 years of experience with a Master degree working in biotech or related industry;
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Good interpersonal and project management skills are essential.
• Proficiency in R required, SAS optional.

Additional Details

Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients. Our competitive Total Rewards package for US Employees includes: Competitive base salary and incentive compensation Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program 401(k) savings plan match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Pre-tax commuter benefits And more! Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits at https://caredx.com/company/careers In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.

CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-vets/disabled, and participates in the E-Verify program.

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

This is the anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Brisbane, California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

San Francisco Bay Area Roles $124,000 — $155,000 USD This is the anticipated base salary range in the United States. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Remote: US only roles $112,000 — $140,000 USD