Sr. Biostatistician

Biopharma Careers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan with company"

Paid vacation

Medical and dental benefits

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a skilled biostatistician to serve as the statistical lead on multiple clinical studies. You will provide direction on study design, analyses, and reporting, collaborating with Biometrics, Clinical Development, and Medical Writing teams to expedite trials and enhance scientific rigor.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in statistics/biostatistics with 4+ years experience, strong SAS skills, and familiarity with CDISC standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in statistics or biostatistics, or related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience
• PhD in statistics or biostatistics, or related discipline preferred with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of processes and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Proficient with SAS programming and CDISC/ FDA standards

Responsibilities

• Represents Biometrics on study management teams
• Collaborates on protocols, SAPs, and clinical study reports
• Develops analysis plans and randomization schemes
• Reviews data validation specs and coding guidelines
• Provides biostatistical support to multiple areas of the company

Skills

Statistical leadership

Biostatistics

SAS

CDISC

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in statistics/biostatistics

PhD in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

SAS

SDTM

ADaM

Job description

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X and Facebook . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie )

About the Role:

Serves as the statistical lead for multiple clinical studies, representing Biometrics on one or more study management teams. Provides statistical direction and support for study design, analysis, and reporting, in order toexpedite the conduct and evaluation of clinical trials and basic research. Performs statistical analysis of clinical trial data.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Represents Biometrics on one or more study management teams, as appropriate for the clinical program
• Collaborates with Clinical Development and Medical Writing project team members and consultants in the development of clinical study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports
• In collaboration with the program lead statistician, identifies appropriate, efficient experimental designs and defines analysis endpoints. Develops randomization plans and determines appropriate statistical methods of analysis for clinical studies
• Reviews clinical study database data validation specifications, data review plans, coding guidelines, and data transfer agreements
• Prepares statistical analysis plans for approval
• Works closely with statistical programmers to ensure that statistical methods are implemented correctly in statistical programs and collaborates with programmers in developing formats and specifications for summary tables, figures, and listings
• Monitors and reports on 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
• Provides biostatistical support to nonclinical, medical affairs, and commercial areas of the company
• Assists in the development of department standard operating procedures and statistical analysis plan and report templates, data standards, and selection and implementation of statistical software
• Performs independent research as needed and explores, develops, and implements new statistical methods for the analysis of clinical study data
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in statistics or biostatistics, or a related discipline AND 4+ years of relevant experience OR
• PhD in statistics or biostatistics, or a related discipline preferred AND 2+ years of relevant experience
• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work
• Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas
• Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area
• Ability to work as part of a team; may train lower levels
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Strong project management skills
• Solid expertise in the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to effectively lead the statistical aspects of multiple clinical studies simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of the SAS programming language with a specific emphasis in SAS procedures used in programming statistical analyses commonly used in the analysis of clinical study data
• Good knowledge of CDISC and related FDA standards for specification and creation of SDTM and ADaM datasets
• Broad 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 highly desirable
• Maintains expertise in modern data manipulation and statistical analysis methodologies

EEO Statement:

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

Employment Philosophy:

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment , and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements.

Recruitment Highlight:

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Salary and Benefits:

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $110,800.00-$151,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.