Sr. Director, Biostatistics

BridgeBio; United States; Remote; USD 255,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical activities for clinical trials. This role involves designing trials, preparing analysis plans, and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality data. The successful candidate will have a strong background in statistics and biostatistics, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming scientific discoveries into impactful treatments for patients with genetic diseases. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of medicine in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Patient Days

Flexible PTO

Market-competitive compensation

Access to learning and development resources

Rapid career advancement

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech with a PhD in relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical activities supporting clinical trials and study designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables.

Skills

Statistical methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Programming in SAS

Programming in R

Communication skills

Education

PhD in statistics or biostatistics

MS in Biostatistics or Statistics

Job description

Eidos Therapeutics, an affiliate of BridgeBio Pharma, is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing the large and growing unmet need in diseases caused by transthyretin, or TTR, amyloidosis, or ATTR. We seek to treat this well-defined family of diseases at their collective source by stabilizing TTR. Attruby (acoramdis) is an orally administered small molecule designed to stabilize TTR, a best-in-class treatment aiming to halt the progression of ATTR diseases.

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 30+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aims to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

The Sr. Director, Biostatistics is responsible for statistical activities supporting clinical trials, including contributing to trial designs, authoring statistical sections of protocols, preparing statistical analysis plans, and reviewing and interpreting the analysis of clinical trial data. Successful candidates will also interact with internal and external cross-functional study teams, support interactions with Health Authorities globally, and manage contract research organization (CRO) programmers and statisticians to prepare analysis files and perform statistical analyses.

Responsibilities

• Leads statistical and statistical programming team at the product level
• Provides statistical input to strategic planning, study design, protocol development, sample size calculation, Case Report Form, Results Interpretation, clinical study report, and addressing questions from regulatory agencies. Develop and maintain SAPs, including the derived variables, the templates of statistical tables, figures, and listings
• Provides guidance to study team on all aspects of statistical activities; collaborates closely with data manager to ensure high-quality data
• Provide statistical input and methodological evaluation/advice to meet commercial and publication needs
• Works collaboratively with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Managers, Pharmacovigilance ＆ Epidemiology, Regulatory, Project Management, Translational Medicine, and other staff and vendors to meet project deliverables and timelines
• CRO / Vendor Oversight: Establishes procedures through regular interaction, setting expectations on deliverables and timelines to guide CRO biostatisticians and statistical programmers. Ensures deliverables are accurate and delivered according to the timelines
• Global Health Authority Interaction: Contributes to documents submitted to Health Authorities globally by providing input for the interaction or by writing the interaction document. May participate in meetings or teleconferences with Health Authorities
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to prepare the statistical analyses for IB, DSUR updates, periodic safety updates, and other ad hoc safety analyses; participate in cross-functional study-related activities; attend team meetings

No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:

• Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
• Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindset
• Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
• Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
• High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

• PhD in statistics or biostatistics and 10+ years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or MS in Biostatistics or Statistics and 13+ years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies, current drug development trends, and regulatory environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify and investigate issues and causes independently and formulate potential solutions
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks, develop instructions and manage vendors in completing the deliverables with high quality according to timelines, and provide recommendations to improve process
• Excellent programming skills in SAS and/or R
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as a part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment and to work collaboratively with external partners and vendors

What We Offer

• Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts
• A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
• A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science
• A place where you own the vision – both for your program and your own career path
• A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game
• Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life
• Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)
• Flexible PTO
• Rapid career advancement for strong performers
• Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At BridgeBio, we strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits. Below is the anticipated salary range for candidates for this role who will work in California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, educational background, location of residence and performance during the interview process. BridgeBio is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions based in other states.

$255,000 - $300,000 USD

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