Senior Director, Biostatistics

Protego Bio; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive stock option plan

401k plan with employer contribution

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance (

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holiday

Job summary

Protego Biopharma is seeking a seasoned Biostatistics Lead to direct statistical strategy across pivotal clinical programs and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will design analyses, oversee SAPs, and interact with regulatory authorities to accelerate trials and translational research.

Responsibilities include leading multiple teams, managing CROs, and applying innovative methods for adaptive designs, while ensuring standards and timely deliverables in a fast-paced development

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in statistics/biostatistics with 10+ years in clinical trials.
• Experienced in SAS programming for clinical data analyses.
• Direct experience interacting with regulatory authorities.
• Expert in drug development with leadership impact.
• Ability to lead multiple teams and influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of adaptive study designs and advanced statistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical leadership across drug development programs and publications.
• Represent Biostatistics on development teams and sub-teams.
• Collaborate on protocols, SAPs, and clinical study reports.
• Design analyses, endpoints, and randomization plans for trials.
• Represent Biostatistics in regulatory interactions.
• Oversee CROs and ensure timelines and data standards.

Skills

Statistical leadership

Regulatory collaboration

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics

Master’s in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

SAS

Job description

Protego focuses on the discovery and development of first-in-class small molecule therapeutics that aim to reprogram protein folding for the treatment of various diseases. We are exploring monogenic protein misfolding diseases that cause myopathy, cardiomyopathy, stroke, renal disease, retinal diseases, channelopathies, and various degenerative diseases. Our approach builds on the proven pharmacological chaperones approach previously exemplified by tafamidis, which was discovered and developed by our cofounders Dr. Jeffery W. Kelly and Dr. Richard Labaudinière, for the treatment of transthyretin amyloidosis.

About the job

Serves as the overall statistical lead on pivotal clinical program and provide statistical input in strategy, design, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies to expedite the conduct and evaluation of clinical trials and basic research. Leads statistical analysis and maintains standards across studies within a clinical program. Maintains expertise in new and innovative statistical analysis methodology. Interacts with key opinion leaders on protocol design. Oversees and directs the contract biostatistics resources responsible for the analysis and reporting of data from clinical studies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide statistical leadership and strategic input to the development team in all areas of drug development and commercialization, including the overall clinical development plan, publication planning, and studies
• Represents Biometrics on the development team or clinical sub team (as appropriate for the clinical program)
• Collaborates with Clinical Development, Medical Writing, and Regulatory Affairs project team members and consultants in the development of clinical study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study report
• Identifies appropriate, efficient experimental designs, defines analysis endpoints, develops randomization plans, and determines appropriate statistical methods of analysis for clinical studies
• Represents Biostatistics in interactions with regulatory agencies
• Prepares, reviews, and approves statistical analysis plans
• Oversee contract biostatisticians to support the analysis and reporting of data from clinical studies for clinical development programs
• Oversees and monitors CRO performance of statistical analyses and programming to ensure that timelines are met, resource issues are identified and resolved, and all applicable data and programming standards are adhered to
• Experience with statistical approaches to outcomes-driven clinical trials
• Provides biostatistical support to nonclinical teams as needed
• Assists in the development of department standard operating procedures, statistical analysis plan and report templates, data standards, and selection and implementation of statistical software
• Reviews, approves and implements new and innovative statistical methods for the analysis of clinical study data and adaptive study designs
• Assumes a leadership role in clinical program(s), with the responsibility of ensuring that the statistical requirements are met
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, Skills, And Abilities

• PhD or Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics or related discipline AND 10+ years of experience with Phase 1 through Phase 4 clinical studies and observational studies, and the development of drug development strategies in the pharmaceutical industry setting, particularly the design, analysis and reporting of clinical studies.
• Demonstrated experience in SAS programming with a specific emphasis on SAS procedures used in programming statistical analyses commonly used in the analysis of clinical study data.
• Direct experience interacting with regulatory authorities.
• Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise
• Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively
• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
• Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on company
• Excellent leadership, coaching and development skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment to meet established deadlines
• Significant expertise in the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies, including innovative and adaptive study designs and advanced statistical analysis methods
• Demonstrated ability to provide statistical leadership and strategic input regarding the overall drug development plan and commercialization activities
• Advanced knowledge of SAS programming with a specific emphasis on SAS procedures used in programming statistical analyses commonly used in the analysis of clinical study data
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory guidelines relevant to the design, analysis, reporting, and submission of clinical studies and clinical study data
• Experience in interacting directly with regulatory authorities in meetings and written communications

$235,000 - $260,000 a year

In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $235,000 to $260,000, we offer stock options, and a target bonus. Protego also provides a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance. Relocation assistance may also be available.

Please note that the salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and internal equity.

Job Type:

Full-time

• Incentive stock option plan
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Dental and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance plans (life, disability, accident, critical illness)
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holiday

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work Authorization

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation

• Annual targeted bonus %

Work Location:

• San Diego office. Remote permitted upon approval, with ability to travel up to 25% for meetings or site visits as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Protego Biopharma is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity.

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