Statistical Advisor

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 206,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision & life insured

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Statistical Advisor to guide pivotal study leads and stakeholders, driving biostatistics initiatives and innovative designs. You will design statistics training and collaborate with study biostatisticians and scientists on adaptive trials and simulation.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Biostatistics, 9+ years in pharma or academia, and a track record of publications. Excellent communication and external collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of industry experience in pharma/device/diagnostics or academia in clinical trial research.
• PhD in Biostatistics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Contributes and is viewed as a key resource on cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to study leads and stakeholders.
• Offers advice to others within the company to help make better decisions and resolve problems.
• Provides statistical training to colleagues who are not statisticians.
• Works with Study Biostatisticians and Clinical Research Scientists to assist with innovative trial design, simulation and execution, and develop adaptive trials software tools as appropriate.
• Presents and/or publishes new statistical methodology within and outside of the company.
• Provides leadership for a departmental strategic initiative.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Biostatistics expertise

Clinical trial methodology

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

As a Statistical Advisor, you will act as a trusted advisor to pivotal study leads and stakeholders, provide leadership to biostatistics initiatives that require significant effort, provide cross-therapeutic area support as a senior consultant on complex issues or innovative designs, and design statistics training for others. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in statistics communities and have a proven track record of scientific publications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributes and is viewed as a key resource on cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to study leads and stakeholders.
• Offers advice to others within the company to help make better decisions and resolve problems.
• Provides statistical training to colleagues who are not statisticians.
• Works with Study Biostatisticians and Clinical Research Scientists to assist with innovative trial design, simulation and execution, and develop adaptive trials software tools as appropriate.
• Presents and/or publishes new statistical methodology within and outside of the company.
• Provides leadership for a departmental strategic initiative.

Basic Qualifications:

• 9+ years of industry experience in pharma/device/diagnostics or academia experience in clinical trial research.
• PhD degree in Biostatistics or related field

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Recognized expert with good understanding of state-of-the-art statistical methods for drug development
• Proficiency in R or SAS programming and software development
• Able to set up and influence collaborations with external academic or government organizations
• Can use competitive intelligence to influence clinical development strategies

Salary/Benefits (as stated): Bay Area: $226,185.00-$292,710.00; Other US Locations: $205,615.00-$266,090.00. May be eligible for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package (company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans).