Senior Director, Biostatistics

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston is seeking a Senior Director, Biostatistics to lead statistical strategy for clinical programs in a biopharma focused on rare neuroendocrine diseases.

The role requires a PhD in statistics or biostatistics with 10+ years of industry experience and fluency in SAS and R, plus familiarity with CDISC standards.

Hybrid work model with some travel and a competitive compensation package between $210,000 and $300,000, plus potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics or biostatistics required.
• 10+ years of industry experience supporting clinical development.
• Proficiency in SAS and R; familiarity with CDISC standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing and overseeing statistical analyses for clinical trials.
• Supporting regulatory submissions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across clinical, safety, data management, and medical writing.
• Managing vendors.
• Providing scientific judgment.
• Ensuring quality in statistical deliverables.
• Contributing to regulatory documents and publications.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

PhD in statistics or biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

CDISC standards

EAST

Job description

Senior Director, Biostatistics

Leading statistical strategy for clinical programs in a biopharma focused on rare neuroendocrine diseases.

Responsibilities

• Designing and overseeing statistical analyses for clinical trials
• Supporting regulatory submissions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across clinical, safety, data management, and medical writing
• Managing vendors
• Providing scientific judgment
• Ensuring quality in statistical deliverables
• Contributing to regulatory documents and publications

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics or biostatistics
• 10+ years of industry experience supporting clinical development
• Proficiency in SAS and R
• Familiarity with CDISC standards
• Strong communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with sample size software like EAST
• Working in dynamic biotech environments

High-value specifics

• Supporting global regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs, BLAs)
• Working on rare neuroendocrine disease programs
• Contributing across various clinical development phases

Location & Working Model

Boston, hybrid work model, with some travel.

Compensation & Benefits

The role offers a salary range of $210,000-$300,000, with potential bonuses and benefits.